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New Medicare ID
First time I have heard about this … and this is an old article. Great piece of legislation
http://oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/blog/apr29-medicare-card-SSN
Article on Kidney Failure
http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm
Article on Alcohol Related Dementia, by The Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org/dementia/wernicke-korsakoff-syndrome-symptoms.asp
Updated PERS Costs 4-16
I called around to 3 companies and got updated approximate costs for their different units. See attached word document.
CHASS Breaks Barriers to Health Care in Detroit
By Rowena Andrews
I had the pleasure of interviewing Gloria Palmisano, Program Manager of The Community Health and Social Service Center (CHASS).
CHASS was established more than 40 years ago in response to the closing of several community hospitals in Southwest Detroit.
CHASS is a community based not-for-profit organization located in Southwest Detroit with emphasis serving the Latino population.
CHASS provides health care and community services to clients. The majority of CHASS residents live in the Wayne County area, but residents from all counties are welcome.
The organization asks that you have a physical at the facility to become eligible for services. Services for clients are available by walk-in and same day appointment.
CHASS offers clients a variety of services to increase their well-being in the community. The agency focuses on three areas that are barriers to health care: Language, convenient access, and transportation.
Services are provided in English and Spanish to accommodate the Latino population. Transportation services are provided for member to and from CHASS.
Some other services that CHASS provides to members are Prenatal Care, Primary Care, WIC, Domestic Violence Counseling, Dental Care, Pharmacy Services, Transportation, Yoga, and Zumba.
For the older adults living in the community CHASS offers a Diabetes Program (PATH) which teaches clients how to live healthy with diabetes.
CHASS offers Fresh Market during the summer months to provide the community with fresh produce.
For more information, contact CHASS at (313) 849-3920.
SCs can help make a smooth transition home
Talking to members about the transition home before and after a hospitalization is vital for service coordinators involved with the process.
Phina Smith-Hamilton, Director of Case Management at Henry Ford Hospital stated that service coordinators could be instrumental in providing referrals to additional care givers after a member is discharged. “It depends on what services are needed when it comes to community services, and the service coordinator being in touch with the patient after the hospitalization.”
Edie English, Director of Nursing at Beaumont Hospital in Taylor said patients have to disclose to discharge planners if he or she wants the service coordinator to be involved with the transition home.
English said that Beaumont currently uses home care agencies and The Senior Alliance to provide support to patients leaving the hospital. Sometimes, Adult Protective Services is used to make sure that the patient is safe in the home.
English suggested that home safety assessments could be one way that service coordinators could help. Currently, the hospital uses outside agencies, such as home care agencies, to conduct home safety assessments.
A priority for discharge planners, English said, is to “ensure a safe discharge in the safest location possible.” Additionally, care transitions involve making sure the patient is taking their medication correctly and a follow-up plan to keep the patients home.
The main priority for all professionals involved is to provide quality, person-centered care. “It really depends on the patient,” English said. “What does the patient expect out of the relationship? It’s about doing the right thing for the patient.”
Social Security Administration October Newsletter
Attached is the October 2015 newsletter.