NursingCenter Journal Feed: Home Healthcare Nurse http://www.nursingcenter.com en-us @NC 2006 Hospice and Palliative Care Keeping Safety a Priority in Home Care and Hospice One Agency's Journey http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=971347 Journal Title: Home Healthcare Nurse</a> - <FONT COLOR=#D0522C;><b>Featured Journal</b></font> 
Abstract :Implementing senior leadership Safety Rounds at one home care and hospice organization has strengthened the safety culture and improved communication at all levels. Safety Rounds have led to identification of safety and quality priorities and enabled leaders to act proactively rather than reactively.... 

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Issue pub date:February 2010 

Volume:28 Number:2  

Pages:63 -70  
 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:00:42 EST
LAVERNE MULLIN RN, MPA, CPHQ
 Home Care Today: Causes of Unplanned Hospital Admissions Implications for Practice and Policy http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=971351 Journal Title: Home Healthcare Nurse</a> - <FONT COLOR=#D0522C;><b>Featured Journal</b></font> 
Abstract :Unplanned hospitalizations among home health patients were reviewed to identify preventable hospital admissions and their causes. Study methods included treatment record review; interviews with home health visit staff, supervisors, and managers; and review of orientation materials and policies. Find.... 

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Issue pub date:February 2010 

Volume:28 Number:2  

Pages:71 -81  
 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:00:29 EST
Michael Silver MPH

Robert Ferry BSN, RN, CLNC

Cher Edmonds MS, CHES, SSW
 Interdisciplinary Team Perspective Performance Improvement in Managed Long-Term Care: Physician Communication in Managing Community-Dwelling Older Adults http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=971509 Journal Title: Home Healthcare Nurse</a> - <FONT COLOR=#D0522C;><b>Featured Journal</b></font> 
Abstract :This performance improvement initiative focused on the nurse consultant&#700;s communication with the physician about care management of community-dwelling older adults. Three defined areas were measured: (1) changes in clinical setting, (2) reporting adverse effects from medications that can contri.... 

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Issue pub date:February 2010 

Volume:28 Number:2  

Pages:105 -114  
 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:00:50 EST
POLINA KOGAN RPH, PHARMD

SUSAN UNDERWOOD MSN, MS, RN, RD

DONNA DESMOND BA, RN

MARJORIE HAYES RN, MPS, CCM

GINA LUCIEN RN, MA, ANP-BC
 Focus on Research & Education: Factors Influencing the Health-Related Lifestyle of Community-Dwelling Older Adults http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=971620 Journal Title: Home Healthcare Nurse</a> - <FONT COLOR=#D0522C;><b>Featured Journal</b></font> 
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Issue pub date:February 2010 

Volume:28 Number:2  

Pages:115 -121  
 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:00:20 EST
JANET BYAM-WILLIAMS RN, PHD

JEANNE SALYER RN, PHD
 VNAA's Voice: Rekindle Your Passion for the Nursing Profession and Home Healthcare and Hospice Specialty http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=971653 Journal Title: Home Healthcare Nurse</a> - <FONT COLOR=#D0522C;><b>Featured Journal</b></font> 
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Issue pub date:February 2010 

Volume:28 Number:2  

Pages:122 -123  
 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:00:13 EST
HEATHER MCKENZIE MBA, BSN, RN, CTT