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| Dear
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 May
is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month!
It is peak season for allergy and asthma sufferers. See how
much you know about this topic by trying your hand at the
following questions:
- What is the pathophysiology
behind the relationship between allergies and asthma?
- What are the hallmark
signs of asthma?
- What are the three
basic approaches for managing allergic rhinitis?
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During an acute asthma
attack, why is the absence of wheezing concerning?
- How
can an asthma education intervention be successfully implemented
in an emergency department?
- Why are there significant
differences in pediatric asthma hospitalizations rates by
and within states?
Find these answers and
more by exploring the articles in More Resources. Also, be
sure to check out our next issue introducing our new Ethics
Resource Page, plus the latest articles and
CEs.
Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor
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Acute
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symptoms of sudden myocardial ischemia. Brush up on risk factors, pathophysiology,
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Review our Recommended
CE list on pandemic flu, drug approvals, MRSA...
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 Brush
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You Need To Know About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
LPN2009
Make sure you are following the best-practice
guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency
on Healthcare Research and Quality, Infusion Nurses Society, and Institute
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opportunity to get acquainted with the kind of coverage and clinical
information it has to offer. Get to know our journals. The
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Follow these strategies to keep
your patients and their family members educated:
1. Find out what works by asking how he learns best.
2. Let your patient play with equipment, tools, or anything else
that he'll be using to manage his health.
3. Encourage preplanning by having him gather supplies and think
about how he'll be organized at home.
4. Offer gentle encouragement.
5. Don't save the day! When something goes wrong, give him time
to problem-solve.
Read more in ASK
AN EXPERT: Patient Teaching in Five Easy Steps.
Physician Infusion Services: Coding & Documentation
Ensure Proper Payment, Support Your Claims
The coding and documentation rules for outpatient infusion services do apply in the clinic setting. Yet, many physician groups aren’t even aware of their compliance obligations. Consequently, they may not be appropriately paid for services rendered, or they risk losing reimbursement through payer audits. It’s time to bring your facility into full compliance. Start by making sure you know and understand the rules. Our audio seminar on June 16 will walk you through coding and documentation basics, equipping you to realize the correct payment that stands up to an audit. Click here, or call MedLearn at 800-252-1578. |
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Webcast:
A New Look at the Old
Sensory Impairment in Older Adults: Vision Loss
As we age, so do our
eyes. The resulting changes can put older adults at risk for injury; limit
participation in favorite activities; cause increased sensitivity to light
and glare; and ultimately limit independence. However, there are many
simple interventions and enhanced technologies available to maximize vision
and function. This 30-minute program provides viewers with a broad range
of tools and strategies to enhance safety and maximize independence, and
describes services, tools, and options available for those with vision
loss.
View
the Webcast! for more details.
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The FDA
has approved the following new indication:
- Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)
- for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis
in adult patients.
See
more drug news.
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