A UB92 is a medical claim form that was previously used for facility billing. It is no longer accepted and has been replaced by the UB-04 (Redmond, n.d.).…
Both the EYFS and Key stage 1 frameworks expects children to take part in regular exercise, in the EYFS this area of learning and development is called physical development. There are 3 main areas of development, and as all three areas are interlinked it is important that each area is taken into consideration when planning children’s play and learning. In the EYFS there is a clear requirement for children to spend some time outdoors as part of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, this gives children the opportunity to run around freely, to experiment and explore their environment and becomes a key way in which to get some exercise.…
Describing the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services…
There are many different sources of current guidance that early years and educational settings can use in order to plan for a healthy and safe environment or service, including the following:…
Having a centralization connection will allow facilities to connect health information that is essential in obtaining patient information when needed.…
Health information exchange (HIE) helps health professionals to appropriately share and access patients’ health records, improving speed, quality, safety and cost of patient care. Health information exchange organization (HIO) is an organization, which oversees, and controls the exchange of patient’s health information amongst other health organization. Jersey Health Connect is an health information exchange organization that created to help patient and healthcare professionals in central and northern New Jersey to share health information more efficiently (Physician & Service Referral • Event & Class Registration). Jersey Health Connect is an independent and a non-profit organization, which is dedicated to facilitate health information exchange…
The beauty of life is that it's filled with wonderful experiences and surprises. However it can be, shall we say, challenging? Juggling family, personal and work responsibilities can sometimes take its toll. We may even sacrifice our own needs to the detriment of our health, which can severely impact our work performance. We understand these struggles first hand, and we became motivated to do something about it. At Wellocity, we've designed workplace wellness programs as the perfect tool to help create a better work/life balance amongst your employees.…
In 1990 Hartford Foundation funds, “Community Health Management Information Systems.” They gave grants to seven states and cities to develop those early prototype HIE’s. HIE focuses on quality assessments and cost reduction by streamlining patient eligibility information for billing. The problems of HIE are immature technology including slow internet connections and data integration. By the mid 1990’s Community Health Information Networks focused on cost savings associated with moving data between providers, decentralized architecture to address privacy concerns. Most CHIN’s failed at this. Between 1990-2001 the Institute of Medicine reports on patient safety and quality. In 2005 HIE Networks’ principals Dr. Dan Kaelin and Allen Byington establish the Big Bend Regional Healthcare Information Organization and form a board of directors comprised of industry leaders in the North Florida healthcare field. BBRHIO is awarded $810,375 in grant funding from the Agency for Health Care Administration FHIN Grants Program, plus stakeholders donate over $1 million of in-kind products and services to develop a community health information exchange in 2006. Also in 2006 the BBRHIO board completes an extensive RFP process to find a local-provider-driven HIE solution. The subsequent national vendor search produced no viable off-the-self products and Avocare is contracted to develop customized software for the HIE infrastructure. The following year 2007, BBRHIO launches BigBendHealth.com, a secure website with live data feeds from physicians and hospitals to be used by credentialed health care providers to share patient records and communicate electronically.…
This paper introduces, evaluates and advocates mental health wellness along with recovery methods aided by others within the evidence-based practice called Wellness Recovery Action Planning, also known as WRAP. WRAP was introduced by Mary Ellen Copeland in 1997 and is now one of the most widely used recovery programs for those suffering from mental health issues. The paper will discuss the overall elements of WRAP and will give a better understanding of this wellness program that promotes independence in treatment, resulting in a better quality of life and a more positive future with mental health outcomes.…
For many years there has been a debate between which is better for weight control and all around health and fitness, Cardiorespiratory Exercise or Weight Training. Many people tend to focus only on one aspect of the physical wellness. For example women, like myself may focus more on cardiorespiratory and flexibility training more so than Weight training. This is out of fear of injury, or the muscles becoming too bulky. Women tend to want to burn more calories, therefore they focus on exercises’ such as aerobics, walking, swimming, and jogging. Research shows that working out with weights has health benefits beyond simply bulking up one's muscles and strengthening bones. Studies are finding that more lean muscle mass may allow kidney dialysis patients to live longer, give older people better cognitive function, reduce depression, boost good cholesterol, lessen the swelling and discomfort of lymphedema after breast cancer and help lower the risk of diabetes. Although Weight training has its benefits for variety of reasons; it also has its downside. Weight training promotes short term stiffness of the blood vessels, which could promote High Blood Pressure over time and increase the load on the heart. This would not be good for someone who has a history of Hypertension. A variety of studies have shown that the best way to offset the cardiovascular stress caused by strength training is to combine cardiorespiratory endurance exercise such as a brisk walk, bicycling, or elliptical machine, immediately after a weight training exercise. Regular aerobic exercise causes your lungs to process more oxygen with less effort; your heart to pump more blood with fewer beats; and the blood supply directed to your muscles to increase. As a result, by performing cardiovascular exercises, you are increasing your body's endurance and efficiency.…
With the use of increasingly sophisticated technology in health care, comes the factor of “cost”. The rapid progression in the field of health care technology has brought into attention the impact of cost in using these technologies. The increasing use of advanced technologies in health care industry does not come cheap. The cost of implementing and maintaining technology in health care industry is high.…
Health Information Technology (HIT) provides framework to describe the comprehensive management of health information and its secure exchange between consumers, providers, government and quality entities, and insurers. HIT in general is increasingly viewed as the most promising tool for improving the overall quality, safety and efficiency of the health delivery system.…
In 2008 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a comprehensive resource that provides guidance on the importance of being physically active. Relevant to policy makers, physical educators, health professionals, and the public, the Physical Activity Guidelines present information about the value of physical activity and the health benefits that can be gained through regular physical activity. The Physical Activity Guidelines call for action to help Americans become more physically active. Businesses and workplaces can play a significant role in helping to make these changes possible. By taking small steps to create a working…
When using ICT related equipment, responsibility for your own health and safety is a big factor to consider.…
Today's generation of youths is very different from any that have preceded it. Children in today's society have countless technological blessings that previous generations could not have possibly enjoyed. Between gaming systems, instant messaging, email and the Internet, most teens do not allocate as much time as they should to performing physical activities. This trend of inactiveness is not solely rising in the teenage generation. Likewise, adults are finding it more difficult to find time for regular exercise in their busy schedule. Between work and keeping up a relationship or raising a family, they tend to stop being active. As a result, this can seriously affect their physical health, especially later on in life. Therefore, to secure healthy mental and physical well-being throughout one's life, it is important to maintain an active lifestyle.…