Health Care Links

 

Ambulatory Surgery Center Professionals 
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The ASC Network.com at www.theascnetwork.com : The on-line community of
Ambulatory Surgery Center Professionals.  The ASC Network provides an online network for the U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market to provide it with a comprehensive menu of products and services essential to achieving optimal patient care and center cost efficiency.

The site includes information about American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, membership information, as well as information about certification.

The purpose of the site is to promote the sharing of information by nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as exchanging ideas and solutions to common problems in the healthcare arena.  The site includes discussion boards, sharing of innovative ideas, protocols, guidelines and standards of care.

The Hospice Patients Alliance website provides the most detailed online posting of hospice regulations, standards of care with explanations, free consultations regarding the standards to help nurses in the field, and publish the Hospice Patients Alliance Family Guide to Hospice Care.

Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania Medical Directors Forum
URL:  http://www.hcwp.org/meddirfm/

This part of the site was developed by members of the Medical Directors Forum. It provides some excellent samples of Medical Staff Bylaws, Patient Care Policies (Conscious Sedation, Criteria for Monitoring Patients Receiving IV Conscious Sedation and Informed Consent), and Medical Staff Policies (Allied Health Professionals Operations Manual, Medical Associates Policy, Medical Assistants Policy, Osteopathic Concepts and Philosophy Policy, Physician Assistant Policy, Physician Employed Registered Nurse Policy, Physician Employed Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Policy, Physician Employed Licensed Practical Nurse Policy, Physician Employed OR/Dental Technician Policy)

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InfoScript, Inc.
URL:  http://www.infoScript.com/resources.htm

InfoScript, Inc. provides useful information for Emergency Departments, including sample forms and Emergency Department pathways, and a variety of useful links for benchmarking, case management, and much more.

International Association of Healthcare Survey Coordinators
URL:  http://www.iahsc.com/index.html

The International Association of Healthcare Survey Coordinators (IAHSC) - aimed at providing quality education programs and resources for survey coordinators.  More information about this new association is available on the website.  In addition, the site provides other resources for survey coordinators, a list of links to many useful healthcare websites and membership information.

Janeros Corporation
URL:  http://www.surgisource.com/

SurgiSource.com is a consortium for ambulatory surgery and anesthesia professionals.  This online community was developed by Dr. Jane Thilo, an anesthesiologist, whose vision is to develop an online community where healthcare providers with similar interests can share ideas and resources in order to work more effectively.   The site provides a variety of tools, references and current information, including sample policies, a vendor directory and a conference calendar.  Online purchasing of pharmaceuticals and med/surg supplies will be available soon.

John Hancock Plaza
7900 SE 28th Street, Suite 410
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Voice: (206) 232-8700
Fax: (206) 232-8764
Email: info@surgisource.com

MediStaff Inc. - World Wide Staffing, Inc.
URL:  http://www.medistaff.com/

Specialists in the placement of Physical Therapists, PTA's, Occupational Therapists, COTA's, Speech Language Pathologists, Registered Nurses, Physicians & Physician Assistants into permanent and travelling positions across America.

531 Stevens Avenue
Suite: B
Solana Beach  CA  92075
Toll-Free: 1-800-548-2428
Voice: (619) 793-4901
Fax: (619) 793-4909

National NurseSearch - N.N.S
URL:  http://www.nursesearch.net/

National NurseSearch is a nationwide job placement network for healthcare professionals seeking positions in hospitals and home health care agencies.  Kate Purcell is a nurse recruiter with an extensive background in nursing. 

In addition, you will find an extensive list of healthcare links and information at this site. 

Ohio Association Medical Staff Services
URL:   http://www.oamss.org

The Ohio Association Medical Staff Services is an affiliate of the National Association (NAMSS).  The member's functions are primarily provider credentialing and medical staff management.  The organization, which was established in 1983, is a professional organization for Medical Staff Service Professionals and Provider Credentialing Specialists from Ohio and nearby States.  The organization provides resources, education, and networking opportunities to its membership. 

The web site provides membership information, educational opportunities, a career opportunity directory, certification information, a newsletter, and much more.

Opus Communications
URL:  http://www.opuscomm.com/

Click here to visit Opus Communications, publisher of information resources,
including newsletters, books, and videos for the health care industry at
www.opuscomm.com. Founded in 1986, Opus Communication publishes numerous weekly, bimonthly, and monthly newsletters that cover various management aspects of hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, and other health care organizations.  The company's library of newsletters offers a practical combination of news analysis, expert advice, and success stories.

Includes information about the commission, an online preprinted copy of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, as well as a preprinted copy of the Commission's report (and a summary version for those her prefer the less verbose!).

The report includes a section called Advancing Quality Measurement and Reporting

Swain and Associates
URL:  http://www.snaconsulting.com/

Includes useful information from a variety of aspects of healthcare, including newsletters on hot topics, that are helpful in developing policies and procedures and processes.  The site also includes summaries of information shared by healthcare professionals, as well as direct input from healthcare professionals.

Links are available to sites used in daily work involving accreditation, regulation and benchmarking. New products and services such as computer-based training titles and books are listed.

URL:  http://www.utmb.edu/him/

Other areas of the UTMB site provide valuable information as well.

Western Pennsylvania Association for Healthcare Quality
URL:  http://www.wpahq.org

The Western Pennsylvania Association for Healthcare Quality (WPAHQ) is a non-profit organization committed to assisting its members in professional growth by means of timely and relevant educational programs as well as leadership and networking opportunities.

Members represent healthcare professionals from a variety of settings including Care/Case Management, Utilization Management, Quality Management, Community Care Sites, Risk Management, Insurance, Clinical Operations and Medical Records.