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health systems | redefining healthcare health record (ehr) systems has been designed, developed and is constantly evolving through ice's work … health systems | redefining healthcare toggle navigation what is the water filling process all about? by admin on june 12, 2018 natural water is, as doctors describe it, not perfectly okay for human health, as it contains natural chemicals that are undesirable for clear-cut body growth. it is a source of immunity importance as it is vital for daily take; digestion and excretion of food is specifically assisted with the liquid intake. the main goal is to be able to achieve h2o that is perfectly fit for human health; free from biological contaminants (i like to call them ilogical), harmful gases, and risky substances. dirt and germs were once thought to be the only nemesis for the growth rate of humans, but research and development found out that there are many other potential risks as well! a water filling machine manufacturer is not only a discrete member of a higher social responsibility but also the reason why many people fall towards illnesses at times. one small mistake from the worker's attention and the whole process can be stuck with several issues! now majority of, 'suppliers, managers and producers', prefer automated systems that need some entries to be made and some buttons pressed; and they work seamlessly by themselves and purify water hence without any human intervention as they do not need any supervision whatever. the recent tech has also provided touch screen capabilities for the controllers and requires an authorization of commands every time an activity is ordered in order to avoid any mistakes. water purification is particularly targeted at minimizing the concentration of specific matters such as parasites, bacteria, viruses, algae / fungi, and other suspended particles. the liquid extraction is a long process that starts from a long-natural cycle known as the water cycle (also known as the hydrologic cycle); evaporation and transpiration allow moisture to travel upwards, and is then converted into accumulated precipitation. this precipitated form of liquid is naturally converted into physical water droplets through condensation and then we are able to enjoy luscious raindrops on earth's various areas. this cycle may be very intriguing but the reality is, that this form of water is not totally and hundred percent okay for us. the surfaces it touches, and the particles it accumulates on its way towards us (from the mountains and other places while flowing), results in a final-h20 which includes all the particulate natural impurities. it is not always necessary that the water is being purified for drinking purposes only, as there are many other commercial needs attached with it as well. medical requirements, chemical industries, industrial applications, and pharmacological needs; also ask for clean water if not at a hundred percent level, then at least feasible for the particular requirements of the firm. generally practiced methods by the purifying companies include: filtration, sedimentation, distillation, slow-sand filtration, flocculation, chlorination (also used to treat swimming pools), & ultraviolet radiation. { comments are closed } using icd 10 analysis to identify gaps in implementation by admin on june 12, 2018 even if the enforcement of the transition from icd-9 to icd-10 has been moved back to oct. 1, 2014, it does not mean that organizations can become complacent. if they have not started the groundwork by now through icd-10 analysis, they would have been hard pressed to meet the deadline. the transition does not exist in a micro-sphere. even the smallest organization is connected to a larger healthcare ecosystem and any of its shortcomings will have an impact on patient service delivery and even the accuracy of government data. assessing from within the new classification is different from what hospitals and health care providers are accredited to. the sheer number of the codes and the renewed focus on specificity can be a huge challenge. that means they all have to improve all their documentation and recording processes since vague codes will not be recognized under the new setup. conducting an internal icd-10 risk analysis will enable the company to evaluate its existing assets, procedures, information technology and staff in relation to the enforcement of the new codes. the results of the analysis will help identify the gaps in the whole system that will be negatively impacted as well as come up with recommendations in minimizing these impacts. it's crucial that organizations also recognize that adopting the codes will be useless without proper training of personnel and doctors who will be using the data from oct. 14, 2014. purpose of gap analysis why is gap analysis important in icd-10 codes implementation? the survey will help the organization to: – spot areas where changes have to be made in the documentation process, whether they have to add or clarify specific codes or whether they have to scrap a whole system in order to comply with the requirements of icd-10. – identify the capacity of the codes specialists to read the codes to guarantee accurate billing and reporting. – determine if the icd-10 codes implementation will impact on the current workflow of the organization (will it result in delays in patient reimbursements, or doctors' reporting of diagnosis, etc.) – determining how the new codes will impact the budgets of the organization. help within reach one of the critical steps in effective icd-10 enforcement is to create a multi-sectoral steering committee that will undertake the icd-10 risk analysis and if possible, handle the transition from the old to new codes. the good news, however, is that they are not left on an island by themselves. there are cost predictive tools available that the organizations can utilize so they will not have to create the evaluating protocols from scratch. through these tools, they can determine how much of the financial impact the icd-10 codes implementation will be in terms of their reimbursements and how prepared is the organization to deal with the new sets of challenges. { comments are closed } technology good, technology bad by admin on june 12, 2018 writing for ezinearticles brings me face-to-face with the realization of how much technology has advanced in my own lifetime – and that's just so far! i was born in 1961, so i reckon i'm about half way through my life – oh yes, i do intend to become a centenarian! i remember the dawn of the computer age – before “home computers”; before video games; way before the internet! specifically i remember, when i was 16 years old, attending a seminar given for all the kids my age in my home town about how computers would revolutionize our lives. we were told we could expect that they would do things so much more quickly and easily that we should expect to never have full time jobs, and that we should plan our careers on the basis that we would have lots of leisure time to fill! well, part of that vision came true. computers do things very quickly! but what happened to the “very easily” part? and where is all the leisure time i was supposed to look forward to? the reality is that because technology enables us to do things more quickly, we simply do more. we pack more work into our lives instead of allowing rest and relaxation to fill the extra time. life has become more complicated it looks, and we experience more, not less, stress. and stress, we are so often told, is a major contributor to illness: some sources claiming that up to 70% of all illness is in some way related to stress! (although, in reality, meaningful statistics are still sketchy on this subject there is clear evidence that work-related stress is on the increase.) in enjoying technology-led pastimes – computer games, social media, online chat – we move our bodies much less than a few decades ago. we are increasingly sedentary. and that, we are told, is a major contributor factor to the rapid rising incidence of overweight and obesity, which is reportedly reaching “epidemic” proportions and increasingly linked with serious illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer. it is not just information technology that has advanced at a massive pace in the past 50 or so years either. food technology has revolutionized the way we eat. my formative years coincide with some of the earliest “convenience foods”: remember the dehydrated vesta curry? boil-in-the-bag fish, doused in ready-made sauces? angel delight and other powdered desserts in foil sachets? take a walk through any modern supermarket today and you'll see how much shelf space is taken up with manufactured / processed foods, products containing artificial ingredients, chemically modified foods – reduced fat, de-alcoholized, hydrogenated. now, it emerges, processed foods are the least healthy options: in 2009 which magazine demonized breakfast cereals, suggesting that they actually belonged in the biscuit or confectionary aisles due to their disproportionally high sugar content; in 2012 harvard university branded manufactured low-fat foods dangerous, calling for an end to “the low-fat myth”; in 2013 processed meats are now finding notoriety, recently reported as a major cause of serious illnesses. then there are advances in medical technology. certainly i have witnessed modern miracles! dr. christian barnard pioneering the first heart transplant in 1967; the birth of louise brown, the first “test tube” baby in 1978. too many brilliant surgical advances to mention! but not all medical advances have been beneficial. we have also seen the rise of pharmaceuticals to prominence in modern healthcare. so many “wonder” drugs have let us down: think thalidomide; hrt, initially hailed as a lifelong solution in women's health, but intrinsically linked with breast cancer just a decade or so later; aspirin, a seemingly benign painkiller now known to have serious gastric consequences. this is to name just a few examples, yet the lesson has not been learned. my heart sinks every time the media hails a new “miracle cure” or “wonder drug”: we continue to believe the hype without real evidence. no doubt in a decade or so we'll find out exactly why everyone over 50 should not be taking statins! it is my hope that in the second half of my life i will witness the resurgence of the natural over technology: because we now have the opportunity for retrospect! that said, i do not want to deny all the great accomplishments of the past few decades – and there have been many. but i do want us to learn from our technological mistakes – and there have been many. the greatest mistake we have made, and continue to make, is to render obsoleste our past achievements. a fine example of this is the case of hippocrates, who famously said “let food be thy medicine”. doctors in many countries no longer swear the hippocratic oath: they have rendered such wisdom obsolete! ironically “retro” is trending right now! small groups of people are honoring past achievements as a result of hindsight. vinyl records, over cds or mp3s, enjoy a cult following. 60s fashions, 70s fashions, 80s fashions have all enjoyed their respect come-backs. if our society can honor the arts of the recent past, what about the sciences? do we have the courage to admit that natural bowel cleansing has the edge over chemical laxatives, now known to cause irritation, inflammation and to damage long-term bowel health? do we have the courage to promote “natural” therapies such as acupuncture over remedies such as nsaids, now linked with long term, even irreversible, gastro-intestinal damage? do we have the courage to correct our dietary habits to halt the burgeoning obesity problem or the diabetes epidemic or to prevent future health crises? the retro medicine mission aims to do just that: to honor traditional and natural therapies and all forms of medicine that hindsight shows do work, and to challenge the un-evidenced, profit-driven aspects of modern medicine that dominates our current healthcare landscape. someone once said “hindsight is 20/20 vision”. let's have the courage to trust what we can already see perfectly! { comments are closed } time for the “retro medicine” revolution by admin on june 12, 2018 ok so this is a term that i've made up! you will not have heard of it before, because this is the first time it's ever been mentioned. so i know that even though you are a smart, intelligent, thinking man or woman it's ok for me to teach you what i mean by “retro medicine”. for 13 years i've practiced what most people might say is “traditional” medicine, having initially qualified as a traditional chinese acupuncturist. that's really an umbrella term for several modalities of treatment – needling (of course), acupressure massage, cupping, moxibustion, traditional chinese diet advice, lifestyle advice, relaxation techniques, exercise and body movement techniques. over the years i've added to my training and qualifications to include colon hydrotherapy and nutritional therapy in my therapeutic portfolio, or tool bag. these both have ancient traditional roots too, and to appreciate their provenance think hippocates as the “father of modern medicine” who is quoted as famously saying “let food be thy medicine”; and think the dead sea scrolls and the egyptian hieroglyphics that depict and include instructions for inner cleansing of the bowel. recently i've been questioning whether or not what i do is truly “traditional”. sure my therapies have traditional roots, but i certainly do not practice any of them exactly as in ancient times. for example, long-necked gourds have been replaced by modern plastic disposable tubing and specula for colonics; i use modern turned stainless steel acupuncture needles; and my nutritional therapy practice, especially, is influenced hugely by modern clinical research. the recognition that what i do is essentially very modern, involving up to date practices but without losing their ancient essences and maintaining their traditional benefits, has led to my current reflections. reflections that make me ask what is it that i really do? what is the thread that connects the various parts of my therapeutic practice? simply, what is my “thing”? i realize that i do not want to turn back the hands of time. i do not want to go back to ancient ways, and i do not encourage others to do so either. but also, i can not in good conscience agree with much of our modern western medical practices. i'm not an enemy of modern medicine. there have been some amazing medical advances that deserve and have my respect. but … and there's always a “but” … there is so much about modern medicine, particularly the use of pharmaceuticals, that is largely damaging. i challenge you to name a drug that does not come with a host of side effects – some mild, some terribly severe, with long lasting disparities far worse than the condition they aim to treat. am i being over dramatic here? i do not think so. there are so many examples littering the brief history of pharmaceutical intervention it's shocking. aspirin, once considered to be a benign, even safe, pain killer is now known to cause serious gastro-intestinal problems; hormone replacement therapy (hrt) originally considered to be the wonder drug that women could take forever was discredited just a decade later when it's role in the development of breast and other hormonal cancers become apparent; antibiotics that have been prescribed with impunity over a few decades are now known to injure the immune system and are tolerated so well by the pathogens that they aim to kill that we are faced with a modern epidemic of deadly antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. what's more, pharmacies have no role in disease prevention – whatever their profit-hungry parent companies would suggest or have you believe! so here's my “thing” – i want the best of both worlds – the ancient and modern, the traditional and contemporary – for myself and my patients and for you too! in taking a retrospective look at what traditional and modern medicines and medicinal approaches have done for us we can cherry-pick what helps and what hormones. “retrospective”? take a look in the dictionary and you'll find it means something akin to looking back, contemplating what's past. and “retro”? more about style – specifically of past times. and that's it! my “thing” can be captured in two words – “retro medicine”. “retro medicine” is my creation of a portfolio of clinical approaches for health and wellbeing resulting from understanding what works, what does not, what in retrospect has been proven to help, to be effective, to be truly beneficial. retro medicine has no place for bias towards traditional or modern techniques. it has no place for prejudice against traditional or modern techniques. rather, it will appeal to open-mindedness, critical thinking and reflection – the qualities associated with a genuinely intelligent mind. retro medicine is the pragmatic fusion of traditional and modern techniques that stand up to scrutiny and are shown clinically to benefit your health, promote well being, and help you to get the very best from your life. i'm here to start the retro medicine revolution! { comments are closed } some super simple tips on lowering cortisol levels by admin on june 12, 2018 some super simple tips on lowering cortisol. ok, so after my last article i've had lots of responses from people asking for some points on how to actually lower their cortisol levels. previously we looked at signs that you could have high cortisol levels. before i give you a few tips on how to reduce it, here's a quick reminder – cortisol is released in response to stresses in the body, its main roles are to suppress the immune system and raise blood sugar levels in preparation for fight or flight. .. so bearing these things in mind here they are: reduce caffeine – caffeine increases the secretion of cortisol, that's why it keeps us going. ' on top of this, experiments have shown that the higher your body fat percentage the greater level of cortisol is released – its a viscous cycle. get some more sleep – sleep is key to recovery, while you sleep your body is healing and detoxifying, importantly it is ridding your body of cortisol. if you're sleeping less than eight hours a night then you are already starting your day off with a dose of cortisol in your system. so get your head on your pillow before 10.30pm. understanding your stress – finding an equal balance is important, stressed mind + stressed body = raised cortisol. if your mind is stressing about something then the last thing you want to do is add to that by following an intensive training program. likewise, if you've just come from the gym the last thing you want to be doing is engaging your mind in a brain boggling sudoku. meditate – make a conscious effort to set a small portion of your day as for relaxation meditation or yoga. laugh – laugh regularly and laugh hard. laughing reduces cortisol as well as epinephrine (adrenaline). it also welcomes the release of endorphins – which gives you that feeling of a natural high. hang out with some funny friends or family, watch a comedy, essentially just have fun. take magnesium supplements – magnesium is used by the body to detoxify cortisol. the majority of us are majorly deficient in magnesium, it is no coincidence then because we stay highly stressed out. remembering that magnesium helps you into a relaxed state its best to be taken around bed time. go on a holiday – anywhere that helps you to relax, it does not have to be to the bahama's for two weeks, maybe a weekend away somewhere quiet where you can recharge your batteries. the point here is to disconnect from your working life and familiarizations that raise your cortisol levels. friends and family – spend time with friends / family, people who you are close to, avoid conversations about work and keep everything as light-hearted as possible. change your training routine – if you are training 4 times a week or more for extended periods of time, your body is likely to be in a state of fight / flight. try lowering the amount of time that you are training and ensuring that you get adequate rest between sessions. train training smart – not hard! so that's it. there are many more out there, but give these a go and let me know how you get on! alexis panayiotou health coach at daxmoy personal training studios { comments are closed } what is social care? by admin on june 12, 2018 social care is the service provided by local authorities that aim to provide help and support to those people who need and require assistance in their everyday lives. local authorities in turn use the services of social care workers to carry out these various community care jobs to help these people achieve a balance in their society. a social care worker provides care and support to old age people and those with disability problems physically, mentally and socially. social care workers can find themselves working in three typical environments normally a care home, a medical clinic or at a private home. social care jobs generally involve taking care of various needs such as medicines, health and hygiene, dietary requirements, providing companionship, morale support and general assistance whenever required. working at care homes requires carers to work on a constant rotation basis with some shifts covering night duty. at home services normally does not involve night shifts however even apart from the general duties it requires additional work like cooking, cleaning, running errands, keeping up with appointments, taking care of pets and shopping. the job of a social carer is very demanding and requires patience and strong but but at the end of the day carers find it worthwhile to know that they have made a difference in someone else's life. one of the most challenging jobs for a carer is a mentally disabled person. it requires additional training and teaching skills to deal and help people suffering from mental retardation or development disabilities. apart from the usual care and assistance, it is up to the carer to bath and feed the patient and give emotional support. mental carers act as mediators between doctors and their patients and maintain a health journal for the doctor to refer to during appointments. notes in the health journal normally include the strength of the medication and any side effects that occurs from the medication being taken. difficulties faced by carers with a mentally ill person is communication and misunderstanding and this is caused by lack of communication and comprehensive skills on the part of the patient. carers work towards providing a peaceful, happy and friendly environment for their patients and clients. they help and try to raise funds as well as involve the community to participate in charitable works that will fund the cause and make it possible for these people to achieve a better life. { comments are closed } hha training by admin on june 12, 2018 home health aide (hha) training hha training requirements those who are interested in becoming home health aides should be at least 18 and have clean backgrounds (backgrounds checks are common). depending on your state, formal training is not always required. however some clients and almost all health aide agencies require training. the home health aide agencies that hire you will train you themselves. you must also be willing to work varying hours. some hhas only work a few hours a day while others live with their patients and are on call almost all day. the job mostly consist of taking care of individuals who can no longer look after themselves regardless of age or disability. as an hha you will need to give medication, take temperature and perform other basic medical services. some aides may be required to do other basic tasks like laundry, grocery shopping and helping patients bathe. pay can fluctuate depending on how much you work. this is good because if you are willing to work more hours, you can get paid more or if you prefer working less, you can also do that. there is a great level of flexibility and freedom in this sector. benefits from this line of work also include experience building. being able to take care of others is a great resume builder. if you wish to go into other fields like nursing in the future, a background in home health aide will be very beneficial. it'll demonstrate responsibility and commitment to helping others. training can also vary, even within your own city. some agencies may offer it for free, while others may pay you to get trained and other agencies may even charge to train you. it is important you research agencies beforehand. your pay may also depend on the agency you work for. some agencies may start off paying minimum wage while others may pay well above minimum wage. the training process should last no more than 2-3 weeks. most agencies (if they receive money from medicaid / medicare) are required to give 75 hours of training, 16 hours of supervised work and a standardized test at the end. your 75 hours of training will consist of both theoretical and hand's on learning. you will learn how to deal with patients (ie how to effectively communicate with them, get them to open up, get them to trust you, how to phrase your questions and comments etc.). you will also learn to treat them (ie give medicine, treat wounds, change bandages, take temperature etc) the final test at the end is something many people needless worry about. this competency test will basically make sure you paid attention to your teachings and will also test your basic reading and writing abilities. here is a sample question that has been asked in the past: 1) clients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the home health aide does not agree. in dealing with these situations, which of these understandings should the aide use as a guide? a. clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected. b. clients should have told not to discuss their beliefs with aides. c. aides should explain their beliefs to clients. d. aides should pretend to have the same beliefs that clients have (the answer is a) overall, hha is one of the fastest growing jobs in america today. this means higher pay and more opportunities for anyone interested in joining this field. although there are many sources for obtaining information and training in hha, http://myhhatraining.org is a recommended starting point for anyone seriously interested in the field. { comments are closed } a shortcut to medical device reimbursement in germany (physician’s office) by admin on june 12, 2018 over the last 7 years, we have provided consulting services to more than 100 different medical device startups. some of which have planned to obtain the ce mark for their product relatively quickly and prepared to launch it in germany. the problem was getting those german sickness funds (payers) to pay for it – and fast. in one of our previous articles, we discussed a possible reimbursements shortcut for medical devices that are being used in the hospital inpatient setting. we present in this article a reliably new option of securing interim reimbursements for devices that are also being used outside the hospital – in the physician's office setting. 1. the problem according to german law, innovative procedures and devices, utilized in the physician's office setting, are not reimbursed, unless they have been officially approved following a positive reimbursement determination by the federal joint committee (g-ba). unfortunately, an innovative procedure or device will not be issued a positive reimbursement determination from the g-ba unless it is in wide use in germany, has been thoroughly tested and comes with rigorous data demonstrating its value. obviously, prior to obtaining reimbursements it would be very difficult to obtain this criterion, and therefore innovative procedures and devices may never obtain reimbursements, which make a cycle unable to fulfill. another catch-22 … 2. the solution according to the recently enacted law for the restructuring of the statutory health insurance ( gkv-versorgungsstrukturgesetz ), instead of denying reimbursements from procedures or devices that do not yet fulfill the required threshold, the g-ba can now decide to provide funding for a ' controlled study ', during which time the above threshold may be achieved. funding for such a 'controlled study' may be granted to new medical diagnostic and treatment methods which present a potential for providing a better diagnostic and treatment method, compared with the current alternatives. the proposed process is currently under review by the german ministry of health and the effective date for the program will only be finalized once it is published in the federal gazette . 3. the process a. application a manufacturer of a medical device, utilized for the provision of a new medical diagnostic or treatment procedure, may apply for a 'controlled study' from the g-ba. the application includes the following 6 sections: section i – administrative information: name and address of applicant and contact person. section ii – summary: description of the suggested new medical diagnostic or treatment method, relevant indication, target population, expected diffusion in the german market and expected benefits. section iii – information on medical product: product description and technical instructions, comparable products, regulatory status and available clinical data. section iv – potential: the application should demonstrate by “meaningful documents” such as published articles of randomized controlled studies, the potential of the new medical diagnostic or treatment method as a treatment alternative. section v – key elements of proposed study: this optional section describes the type of the suggested study, relevant population, required sample size, appropriate comparative intervention, endpoints, duration and estimated costs. section vi – sponsorship and completeness of application the application itself is free of charge, however, in this section the applicant also signs a letter of intent, indicating its willingness to assert its fair share of the costs, such as the overhead costs associated with the 'controlled study', while the sickness funds pay for the provision of the medical procedure. the process also allows the applicable to submit the g-ba with a written request for a fee-based, non-binding consultation to provide guidance on the preparation of an appropriate application. the guidance should be provided within 8 weeks from submission and costs between € 500 and € 10,000, depending on its complexity. the information provided during the consultation is confidential. b. initial assessment within 3 months of submitting an application, the g-ba has to decide whether 'controlled study' would be appropriate and notify the applicant accordingly. an approval as this stage would typically require sufficient evidence, which demonstrate how the new medical diagnostic or treatment procedure presents a potential to replace currently available alternative methods which may be more expensive, more invasive, result in more side effects or feature any other disadvantages. in addition, it should be clear to the g-ba that the proposed 'controlled study' could generate the missing evidence in order to integrate the new medical diagnostic or treatment procedure into the healthcare system. c. study plan for the scientific monitoring and evaluation of the 'controlled study', the g-ba may commission an independent academic institute. the institute will be responsible for designing the 'controlled study', which may also include required quality criteria. after the estimated overhead costs of running the 'controlled study' have been assessed, the applicant will need to submit a declaration of financial support and assume the obligation to conclude a funding agreement between the applicant, the g-ba and the involved scientific institute. this agreement, signed prior to the initiation of the study, will describe who pays for what, how much and when. special discounts, up to 70% of overall costs, may be granted to small and medium size businesses (categorized according to annual turnover and number of employees) and also for new medical diagnostic or treatment procedures aimed at diagnosing or treating rare diseases. d. re-assessment following a successful 'controlled study', the g-ba may decide to provide reimbursements for the new medical diagnostic or treatment method. the average duration of the administrative process is estimated at 29 months (excluding the time period of the 'controlled study'). this may appear a long time, however it allows the company to validate its technology and provide the evidence to prove it using external resources. the generated evidence may also be used when approaching other markets, outside of germany. 4. conclusion this recent change in the g-ba's ability to perform more studies, instead of rejecting an application for reimbursements, especially in the physician's office setting, is good news for the industry. by providing a solution to the notorious 'chicken and egg' situation that so many companies have been struggling with, germany positions itself as one of the most, if not the most, innovative healthcare market worldwide. { comments are closed } staying healthy: certified health professions by admin on june 12, 2018 there are many skilled opportunities available for ambitious students in the health industry. six of the most in demand health occupations include certified nurse's assistants or aids (cnas), medical assistants, dental assistants, and medical office managers. in addition the need is high for clinical medical assistance who are familiar and have experience with medical coding and billing. medical assistance with coding and office administration experience and those with dental assistance and radiology training are highly sought after in dental clinics. if your abilities lead to understanding and working with patients and you want to help and serve others, choosing a rewarding career in the medical field will allow you the financial freedom plus the personal satisfaction that comes with a medical certification. programs can be found at allied health schools that cover a huge range of studies and certificates from hands on clinical work to administrative programs that deal with the business side of the medical field. one of the most thought after employees are those that have billing and coding experience, administrative medical assistant training, and cna's with administrative capabilities and certification. it is predicted that medical assistance will shortly be among the fastest growing occupations. job openings fill the pages of employment centers and those with formal training, hands on experience and certification garner the highest wages. high technical advances in the medical industry plus an older population have stimulated the need for health care workers. the use of medical assistants in the health care industry is also growing due to the rising health care costs that demand doctors and nurses become more proactive and efficient and less record keeping. as health care costs increase the growing demand for medial professionals who are able to handle medical assistance with administrative and clinical duties is snowballing. those medical assistants who work in outpatient centers plus non-hospital surgical centers need to be highly trained, certified and able to work in a clinic situation without direct supervision. they need knowledge to work with patients and understand their needs. as the operations picture changes, those who return to school for certification in the medical field, certification schools provide the opportunity to audit classes prior to enrollment or meet with instructors to discuss questions and concerns about returning to school and gaining a medical certification. when looking for those schools that will give you the best value for your tuition funds, ask questions, read brochures, talk to other students and be 100% comfortable with the programs you have chosen. as you continue your search for the best medical certification programs for your interests and budget, look to institutes who have both outstanding reputations as well as affiliations with state, national and local licensing boards and accreditations. you will find that programs that align themselves with state departments of education, labor & workforce departments as well as health & senior services have the best all-around programs. ensure that your chosen school is also affiliated with the hippa training and exams board, various state training associations and selected boards of nursing. { comments are closed } staying healthy: clinical shadowing opportunities by admin on june 12, 2018 if you are anticipating applying for admission to medical school, one very important part of your portfolio should include clinical observations or shadowing. volunteering and direct patient care are not interchangeable terms with clinical observations or shadowing. during a shadowing assignment you are observing a healthcare physician or professional provide treatment, diagnosis and care to patients in a clinic. clinic situations may include hospital, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, private practice and / or therapy clinics. shadowing provides you, the aspiring medical student, the opportunity to watch day-to-day duties involved in a given health situation. many health care programs expect and may require that if you are considering going into the medical field you use clinical observation before you apply to medical school. most medical school programs do not specifically request shadowing as an admission requirement, but it is strongly recommended that those students shadow a medical professional. when to shadow after your freshman or sophomore years of pre-med studies you should arrange shadowing experiences during your semester and summer breaks. shadowing opportunities will also help you establish time management and good study habits as you plan your time to include work, study and medical experiences. shadowing experiences clinical observations are the best method to determine if the daily tasks and responsibilities of the medical field are for you. you can determine if you have the attitude, aptitude and dedication to attend medical school and focus on the joys of helping others in clinical and field settings. shadowing experiences will help you build a portfolio of credibility. you will able to show admission committees that you have researched the medical field, garnered valuable experience, and actually discussed medicine as a career with specialists and practicing physicians. added benefits may include letters of recommendation, admission interviews, and help with your own personal statements. if able, shadow a variety of clinical and medical settings. you should shadow in-patient or hospital situations, out- patient or clinic settings as wells as icu, er (emergency room), family and pediatric practices. these types of observation experiences will give you a rounded experience to determine what type of medical practice you want to specialize. do keep a journal of your shadowing experiences. you may want to ask the attending physician if it is okay to bring pad and pencil in to observations. this is the perfect method to learn more about the medial field and to prove to announcements boards that you actually attaining shadowing session and have a high interest in medical procedures. hipaa requirements be aware of hipaa laws since you may be privy to discussions with patients that are highly confidential. to ensure that you are following the rules of the observation setting take an online course to understand how, when and why in regards to patient confidentiality and record security. hipaa classes include health care regulations, privacy rules, security rules and implementation as well as enforcement and penalties for breaches of confidentiality. undergoing hipaa training will prove to both the shadowing clinic and the medical school admission board you dedication to the medical profession. { comments are closed } staying healthy: visiting students and clinical elective programs by admin on june 12, 2018 major medical universities encourage international students into their programs for clinical rotations and experience. to pursue the clinical elective courses at major universities, visiting students are allowed to attend a maximum of twenty-four credit hours in a twelve week period. availability of rotation is first given to the university's medical students. all other rotations are assigned as a “first come, first served” basis. after the twenty-four credits and rotation hours have been arrived, visiting students may not apply for additional credit hours without express permission from the medical student affairs department. there are domestic medical schools that do not accept students from caribbean offshore medical schools or those us and canadian citizens with dual citizenship and attending medical schools internationally. there are exceptions, but these need to be discussed with the medical school, the international attendee's school, and the administration. application information all domestic and foreign visiting students are subject to the following information submissions: • completed vsas information. this includes domestic students. vsas is the visiting student application service or an american medical college application • visiting students need to have their own personal health insurance. you do have access to the student health department if you are sick or injured. • immunizations are required. a list of immunizations and compliance is provided on the homepage of each medical school. you do need to have this information sent in with the visiting student application. • proof of liability insurance must be included with all applications. • hippa training must be taken and a certificate provided. eligibility and rules to be able to attend a medical clinic rotation as a visiting student, there are eligibility and policy guidelines that must be met. these are: • students must be in the final year of medical school. • no salies, meals, name badges, uniforms or housing is provided. there is no tuition charged. you are welcome to bring a name badge and picture id from your original school. you do need a form of identification when you come to clinical rotations. • short white coats with shirts and ties for gentlemen are required. appropriate attire for women, business casual, is preferred for women. • final applications need to be received at least two months prior to starting the requested rotations. • check with the medical school to determine what routings are available for visiting students. there are rotations that are only available for direct campus students. honor your commitment if you are accepted for a clinical rotation. if there are conditions that prevent you from coming, you do need to notify the clinical department immediately. if you are complaining your rotation, you do need to submit a written notice four weeks in advance. you can not make changes to a rotation schedule once you have been accepted. issues of misconduct will not be tolerated. if it is found that a visiting student has violated the rules and regulations of the university, they will be immediately dismissed from the visiting rotation program and no provision to reapply. do stay ethical and honest in your dealings with students, administration and patients during your rotations. { comments are closed } best probiotics – which strain of probiotics is right for you? by admin on june 12, 2018 by now you have definitely heard about probiotics and, sometimes, prebiotics, as well. you may be overwhelmed with all the various products advertising the presence of probiotics, including cereals, cheeses, yogurts, energy bars, a variety of supplements, and more. but what are the best probiotics? find out now. more importantly, what are the strains that would act as the best probiotics in foods or best probiotic supplements for you and your particular needs? knowing which strain of probiotic you need is imperative to enhancing the help probiotics may provide by alleviating symptoms of a number of conditions and their side effects. what probiotic strain do you need? probiotics are live microorganisms that act much like good bacteria in intestines, helping to eliminate bad bacteria and keep your digestive flora in balance. in more recent times, probiotics have proven to help in assisting the immune system reduce or control the development of specific allergies. depending on what body related ailments and symptoms you¡¯re suffering from, strains of the best probiotics you might need, include: • s. cerevisiae boulardii, bacillus coagulans gbi-30, and lactobacillus rhamnosus gg. if you suffer from c. diffection due to antibiotic usage, taking these probiotics while you're on antibiotics may reduce infection risks and alleviate symptoms if infection occurs. • l. reuteri rc-14 and l. rhamnosus gr-1 have been shown to decimate bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis, yeast, and utis. • l. rhamnosus gg, l. acidophilus ncfm, and l. casei dn-114001 have all been shown to work in reducing the frequency and overall severity of respiratory illnesses. • bifidobacterium infantis 35624 and l. plantarum dsm9843 are the best probiotics to take when you help in alleviating the pain, bloating, and other uncomfortably associated symptoms with irritable bowel syndrome ibs). • l. rhamnosus hn001 or l. rhamnosus gg have both shown that when mixed into breast milk or infant formula the chances of those children developing eczema later on are reduced. • s. cerevisiae boulardii taken a week before traveling greatly reduces the risk of developing diarrhea related to parasites and bacteria you may experience in other countries. what to remember when looking for probiotic products when you are considering how to find the best probiotics products for your needs, keep in mind these tips: • bacteria count. • supplements coated to avoid the effects of stomach acids • know which probiotic enhanced food and supplements need refrigeration and, remember; do not be hesitant to spend a little time researching reviews on the probiotic types and products you're interested in. the best probiotics are well worth the effort you put into understanding how these alternative remedies may support your body's natural defenses. the content material of this article or webpage is for educational and consumer information purposes only, under section 5 of dshea. { comments are closed } research different hospitals before you go in for treatment by admin on june 12, 2018 when it comes to needing medical care, you have the option of going to hospitals or clinics. it does not matter what type of health issues you may be suffering from, you need to make sure that the most qualified doctors are caring for you. instead of looking for a home remedy that will not do anything but mask your symptoms, take the time to get the right treatment. these organizations can provide you with the care you need, you just need to make sure you are choosing those facilities that are the best in your area. there may be several different hospitals in your area to choose from. while you may think that all of these facilities are just alike, they are not. those facilities are managed by a larger health system that may have different goals and missions than some of the other medical organizations in your town. it is in your best interest to find out what those goals and missions are, so you can pick an organization that you fully support to handle all of your care needs. keep in mind that it does not matter what your current financial situation is, if you are sick and in need of medical treatment, you need to go to a medical facility that has the staff and tools to provide you with the best care possible. it does not matter where you are; you need to be familiar with the different hospitals that are nearby. the more familiar you are with these places, the easier it will be for you to decide on where you should go for any medical emergencies you may have. do a little research and discover which doctors and specialists practice at the different medical facilities. find out what their patient satisfaction ratings are. take a tour of the facilities and see what the rooms and treatment areas look like. once you have done some homework on different hospitals, you can compare them against others in that area and in the world. knowing you can choose to go to a top rated facility when you need medical treatment can greatly improve your prognosis. even if you do not have health insurance, there is no reason for you to avoid getting medical treatment when it is needed. many of these establishments have a sliding fee scale that will help to lessen the burden of paying for your care. even if you can not pay, you can still receive the care you need. keep in mind that hospitals are the best places to go for any type of treatments you will ever need. it does not matter how young or old you are, you can benefit from many of the services that are provided in this type of establishment. keep yourself and everyone you love healthy and safe, by making sure you have chosen the right place for them to receive all of their medical care. { comments are closed } first aid course – everything you want to know about first aid by admin on june 12, 2018 what is a first aid course? to put it simply, it is a course which mainly focuses in dealing with medical emergencies. it is the first care given to an injured person or a patient until medical help arrives. the aim is to give immediate help to patients to prevent any injury. a skilled and professionally trained first aider should first assess the nature of injury and then use the right treatment to treat the injury. what should a good first aid course cover? it should cover all the important aspects of first aid. basic life support is one of the most important areas covered in this course. rescue breathing is also an important part of this course. it also includes artificial circulation support. have a look at the different areas covered in this course: – physical assessment critical thinking and emergency triaging medical emergency procedures cardiopulmonary resuscitation when do you need a first aid? burn related injuries poison injuries wound care animal bites and stings heat injuries cold injuries bleeding administering emergency drugs choking bandaging how to find a reputed training center? before you decide to enroll yourself into this course, look for a reputed school / training center which can help you get the right training. accreditation is one of the most important aspects to consider while you are looking for a school. it is because employers always look for qualified professionals who have received formal training from a reputed, established and accredited school. even when you are choosing an online or campus based course, it is approved by health and safety executive. it is the only accredited body which can make sure you about the safety in providing life saving procedures by qualified experts. they also make sure that all the rules and regulations are properly met by the learners. its aim is to prevent accidents or injuries caused by jobs of health sectors. are online courses safe? if you have decided to enroll into this course but can not decide where to avail, you will be happy to know that one can also do the course through the online medium. if you want to master the skills involved with first aid from the comfort of your home, go for an online course. just one click on your mouse and you will get a huge list of websites offering this course but please check the authenticity before you take any decision. this is also the same for the campus schools. conclusion check authenticity of the school before enrolling into this course. so it's time to help someone. { comments are closed } what types of clients use medical couriers? by admin on june 12, 2018 medical couriers are trained professionals who are able to transport any number of materials relating to the practice of medicine. these couriers may be hired to deliver anything from medical equipment to fluid specimens and patient files. they have training beyond that of a typical courier because their deliveries are not only personal, but could lead to serious health risks if not properly handled. both private and business provisions of course, medical couriers are typically employed by doctors' offices and hospitals. they are trained to safely deliver specimens such as blood samples or other bodily fluids. it is important for medical professionals to know that these things are being handled by someone who has been trained specifically to handle this type of material. failure to take proper care of these items could cause a patient to become seriously ill or receive inaccurate results once the materials are received. there are also situations in which individuals may want to hire couriers who are specifically trained for medical material. for example, an individual who is relocating or visiting a new doctor for the first time will need their medical records transported. they will most likely want this done, not by the average courier, but by someone who is clearly compliant to hipaa and jahco privacy laws. other medical testing organizations nonprofit organizations that handle events such as blood drives will most likely need couriers who specialize in medical material. when they run these events, it is necessary to transport large amounts of blood at one time. this must be done properly, in a temperature controlled vehicle, in order to avoid tainting the blood and defeating the purpose of the entire event. there are also free clinics that provide many different kinds of medical testing to their patients. it is necessary for them to send out samples efficiently so that they receive results as quickly as possible. these organizations most likely do not have the funds to retest patients if the samples are compromised and many of the patients can not afford to go to another doctor for testing. when transporting anything related to the medical field, it is necessary to have a courier who is trained specifically for the job. improper transport of medical material can lead to dangerous misinformation and, in the worst cases, tainted medical samples being given to patients. these couriers are trained to ensure that everyone is safe and gets the care they need as 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