Bad Debt And Free Care In Massachusetts Hospitals

ABSTRACTA qualitative study was conducted using a convergent care approach, whose aim was to identify the knowledge of the neonatal nursing team about the prevention of skin lesions in hospitalized newborns. This study was conducted in the neonatal unit of a hospital in southern Brazil with 14 nursing professionals. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews performed in November and December 2012. Data analysis was through apprehension, synthesis, theorization and a recontextualization processes. The results show nursing professionals are aware of newborn skin particularities, recognizing the need for skin protection, body temperature regulation, transepidermal water loss, and proper hygiene. The team also recognized the need for hydration and proper handling, as well as the need for precautions in invasive procedures, prevention of pressure and puncture lesions, care in device fixation and use of antiseptics. The results of this study demonstrated the need for providing sensitive and risk-free care, thus promoting comfort and safety for these patients.

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Bad Debt Deduction Allowed for Shareholder's Loss on Advances to Wholly Owned Corporation despite 18,800:1 Debt-Equity Ratio

Columbia Law Review ◽

10.2307/1120175 ◽

1961 ◽

Vol 61 (6) ◽

pp. 1164

Keyword(s):

Equity Ratio ◽

Bad Debt

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Surgical closure of the larynx for intractable aspiration pneumonia: cannula-free care and minimizing the risk of developing trachea–innominate artery fistula

Pediatric Surgery International ◽

10.1007/s00383-015-3780-2 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 31 (10) ◽

pp. 987-990 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kazuya Ise ◽

Makoto Kano ◽

Michitoshi Yamashita ◽

Show Ishii ◽

Hirofumi Shimizu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Aspiration Pneumonia ◽

Innominate Artery ◽

Surgical Closure ◽

Free Care ◽

Intractable Aspiration

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Rights, risks and restraint-free care of older people

Age and Ageing ◽

10.1093/ageing/afq132 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 140-140

Author(s):

L. Onslow

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Free Care

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Harm reduction in primary healthcare: an integrative review of care strategies

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s1980-220x2018051803591 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

Author(s):

Nayana Santos Arêa Soares ◽

Márcia Astrês Fernandes ◽

Hellany Karolliny Pinho Ribeiro ◽

Daniel de Macêdo Rocha ◽

Ítalo Arão Pereira Ribeiro

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Harm Reduction ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Maintenance Treatment ◽

Drug Consumption ◽

Integrative Review ◽

Safe Practice ◽

Opioid Agonists ◽

Free Care

Abstract Objective: To analyze the evidence available in the literature on harm reduction actions developed by primary healthcare. Method: Integrative literature review carried out in the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of ScienceTM and LILACS. Results: Seventeen (17) primary studies published from 2008 to 2017 were included in this review. Care strategies for harm reduction included maintenance treatment with methadone, therapy with opioid agonists, needle and syringe distribution programs and the creation of rooms for supervised drug consumption. Health professionals were essential for consolidating inclusion strategies, possessing skills to listen without judgment and prejudice. Conclusion: Harm reduction care strategies have been disseminated in different countries and healthcare levels, aiming toward safe practice and quality, effective and risk-free care actions.

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Nepal’s Free Health Care Policy in Practice: Perspectives from Community Stakeholders, Providers and Users of Health Services in Myagdi District

Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology ◽

10.3126/dsaj.v9i0.14030 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 224-236

Author(s):

Shiva Subedi

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Facility ◽

Health Care Policy ◽

Service Providers ◽

Health Workers ◽

Service Users ◽

Care Policy ◽

Community Stakeholders ◽

Free Health Care ◽

Free Care

Government of Nepal has introduced Free Health Care Policy (FHCP) through different tiers of health delivery system in 2007. With the objective of understanding the perspectives of community stakeholders, health service providers, and the services users towards free care policy, a qualitative-quantitative study was conducted in selected communities of Myagdi district from December 2010 to January 2011. Although the majority of user group thought that free care service is good but only two-third of them had received free care. Shortage of free essential drugs at health facility centers, absence of health workers and lack of clear information about free services or counseling on free services available at health facility centers are the most repeated issues raised by the service users. Similarly, the service providers had similar experiences and perceptions on FHCP. The majority of the community stakeholders also had positive perception on this implemented policy. They have observed that many facilities had shortage of drugs and people are not having free health care. Many health facilities lacked interaction on FHCP, and service users did not have equitable access to the services provided. Overall, though the free care was perceived to be good policy, its satisfactory implementation remains one of the challenges. Many of the areas relating to service delivery need to be strengthened. A reliable supply system of drugs and its regular monitoring mechanism can ensure the effective implementation of free health care services.

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