Issue #43
September 16, 2008
Editor: Laura J. Pugh
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Issue #43 September 16, 2008 Editor: Laura J. Pugh |
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Do you feel that you’re in the middle of a “Good News, Bad News” joke? The good news is, your company is sending you to the 2008 CPR+ User Conference in Columbus, Ohio and the bad news is you have no idea what’s in Columbus to see and do. Actually, there are festivals, sporting events and history to learn in the Buckeye capitol, especially October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Some of the events are in walking distance. Multi-Day Events/Exhibits: Experience History – Tour the Santa Maria Admission: $3.50 "Tours depart frequently during the Santa Maria's hours of operation. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and explore every part of this working wooden tall ship." Read more... "The featured entertainment this year includes, in addition to various German and Swiss choruses, the following: Squeezebox Band, Mike Farrenkopf und die Musikanten, Ken and Mary, Germania Volksdanzer, Slapdash Quartet, The Columbus Swiss Alphorn Ensemble, Dave Sabatka and other musical artists. The entire Maennerchor Clubhouse will be open to the public for this event." Read more... Tour the beautiful Ohio Statehouse Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Since 1861, the Ohio Statehouse has served as the literal and symbolic center of Ohio state government. The building's striking Greek Revival architecture expresses the pride of citizens and their fondness for democratic ideals, first among them that all Ohioans are welcome and invited to participate in the process of governing." Read more... Visit COSI and watch a movie on the Extreme Screen. Now Showing: The Alps. "The Alps is a mountain adventure about the mountain and one man's quest to climb the infamous North Face of the Eiger. Showtimes: Fri and Sat, 12, 2, and 4; Sun 2 and 4 PM. COSI's Extreme Screen is 83 feet wide and 7 stories tall, which gives an image shaped like that of a television, only much larger and more detailed. Read more... Friday, October 3rd: Who knows, maybe you’ll see a famous hockey mom there? Saturday, October 4th: "Since 1876, the North Market has been home to local butchers, bakers, fishmongers, greengrocers and farmers. Over the years, our merchant offerings have expanded to include ethnic food specialties, gourmet groceries and unique gifts. Today, one million customers visit the North Market annually." Short North Gallery Hop, starts at 4:00 PM www.shortnorth.org "With more than 20 years of tradition, the Short North is renowned for the excitement of its Gallery Hops. The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of fabulous sights, dynamic sounds, great food, unparalleled shopping, and cosmopolitan fun." Read more... The Ohio State Buckeyes play away this weekend – but the fans will gather in Columbus and cheer them on. Come be a part of Buckeye Fever. Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy, 7:30 PM Columbus Crew Stadium http://columbus.crew.mlsnet.com See professional soccer at its best. “On June 15, 1994, Columbus, Ohio was introduced as the first of the 10 inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. With more than 11,500 season ticket deposits and plans to build a soccer-specific stadium, the decision to award a team to Ohio's capital city was an easy one." Read more... Sunday, October 5th: “Robin McLaurim Williams is an American TV, stage and film actor and comedian who has won an Academy Award for his performance in Good Will Hunting, as well as six Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and three Grammy Awards." Read more...
Now, stay with me for this one. Here's the scenario: A 25 year old female with Chron's Disease is referred for TPN and double antibiotics. The patient's current weight is 95 pounds and her height is 5'8". Patient is to receive 2400ml with a 2 hour taper up and 2 hour taper down for the first 3 days then the patient will be on a continuous TPN rate for 24 hours. Patient will have Solumedrol 1gm added to the TPN for the first 3 days per the physician's order. The TPN will be 3:1 and the calorie requirement will be 2800 per day. Labs are ordered day two and then every Monday for a Metabolic panel, CBC with differential, PT/PTT, sed rate and albumin. Patient is sensitive to eggs. Patient is on Vancomycin 1gm q12 hours for 4 weeks and Gentamicin 7mg/kg q24 hrs. Vancomycin trough on day 4 with a Gentamicin level per guidelines. Patient has a double lumen Power PICC that is 3 French. Did I lose you yet? Do you know how you would handle this? This scenario and many more will be covered at the 2008 CPR+ User Conference with the class titled CS01: Clinical Documentation and Scheduling. As you can see, there is a great deal of information and processes to cover in this class and as such, it will be covered in a double session. There will be opportunities within the course for discussion of best practices with your peers. This class is designed to discuss the clinical documentation and patient management aspects of CPR+ using real world scenarios. After taking this class you'll be able to:
Don't forget to come to the Clinical Documentation and Scheduling class at this year’s CPR+ User Conference! |
Spotlight on Columbus for User Conference Highlight: 2008 Reimbursement Concept's
Do you need a Chart Label for your patient records?? If you simply press <Alt+F11> while on the Patient Demographics tab for a patient, a patient chart label will print. This label includes the Patient’s Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Phone Number, MRN, and Referral Date. It will print to your label printer.
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