Watching coverage of rescues following tropical storm Harvey reinforced my growing awareness of a national problem. And I’m not thinking about storms and flooding (although the calamity continues). I’m increasingly aware of a large population of individuals and—if they’re lucky—their family caregivers who are engaged in challenging home care situations, often hidden, often without training or […]
by Andrea Kmetz, RN, and Marie Robertson, BS Editor’s Note: With nominations for the 2017 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement opening in one week, we are pleased to offer this encore presentation from our friends at Meritage ACO. Meritage was a finalist for the 2015 Sherman Award. We hope you will take some […]
“It looks like you’ve had another exacerbation of your COPD. I really would like you to start using home oxygen. And there are some other medications I would like to adjust here…” William hears the ER doctor at Marin General Hospital (MGH) but can’t help letting his mind wander. This is his third time […]