Infant and young child feeding practices play a crucial role in the nutritional status, overall health, and mortality rate of children under the age of 2. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly advocates for breastfeeding, recommending that it be initiated within the first hour after birth, exclusively practiced for the first 6 months of life, … Read more
By Sydney Huynh What is self advocacy? Self advocacy is the ability to vocalize your needs in various settings such as healthcare. What are patient rights? Every patient is guaranteed a list of rights within healthcare. These patient rights include: the right to be treated with respect, the right to learn about your treatment’s risks … Read more
RWJBarnabas Health’s children’s hospitals have been recognized as some of the best in the nation for their outstanding pediatric care. U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality rankings, has named these hospitals among the Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024. Leading the Way The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson … Read more
Sudden illness or injury can occur without warning, and while no one typically plans a trip to the ER, everyone should know what to expect after they arrive. Step 1 – Rapid Medical Evaluation When you arrive at the ER on your own and not in an ambulance, you will first go through a triage … Read more
Quality healthcare is a top priority for the President, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). To ensure accountability and transparency, CMS has implemented quality initiatives that focus on improving healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries through various measures. In this article, we will explore what quality … Read more
The Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program plays a crucial role in monitoring and validating data on reportable HAIs from Washington hospitals. Recently, Washington State updated its Hospital reporting requirements for healthcare-associated infections, expanding the list of reportable HAIs to five. This article will explore the reporting requirements, outbreak investigations, and the role of … Read more
Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) play a crucial role in providing specialized care to patients with complex medical conditions. These facilities cater to patients who require an extended period of hospital-level care due to conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injury, prolonged mechanical ventilation, paralysis, significant wound care, and organ failure. To qualify for Medicare payment … Read more
Those without insurance in 2022 have several options if they need to see a healthcare provider. Since the beginning of the pandemic, medical providers have started to see patients in their offices again, though telehealth appointments are also available. Without health insurance, an in-person appointment with a medical provider typically costs between $150 to $450, … Read more
Seeing a new doctor for the first time can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Building a healthy relationship with your physician is crucial for your overall well-being. So, to make the most of your first encounter, here are some essential tips to help you prepare. Gather Your Medical Records Before your appointment, it’s essential to … Read more
The debate over healthcare payments in the United States has been ongoing for years, and it has become even more critical in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As millions of Americans are expected to require hospitalization due to the virus, the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented challenges. In response, Congress has passed the Coronavirus … Read more