PHS in the Home Health Care Community
Ensuring our clinicians and staff are properly trained to care for our patients is a priority at PHS. By attending conferences and educational seminars, we hope to enhance the care and service we provide to each of our patients. We are also pleased to share stories in the local and national media that feature the work that PHS does.
Cultural Competency Important for Patient Care
PHS respiratory therapist, Carrie Pritzl, RRT-NPS, RCP, has been attending a monthly series of cultural competency workshops in St. Paul, MN which started in August and will continue through December. The series focuses on educating health care professionals on various cultures throughout the Twin Cities.
Improving Infusion Patient Outcomes Through Vascular Access Education
PHS infusion nurse, Karletta Crawford, RN, attended the 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) in Savannah, GA from September 11-14, 2008. The meeting stressed the value of a multidisciplinary approach and introduced participants to the latest technology in vascular access.
Conference Focuses on the Challenges Faced with Neonatal Nutrition
On October 2-3, 2008, PHS dietitian, Janelle Peterson, RD, LD, CNSD, presented her study on "Homecare Nightmares" at the Neonatal Nutrition: Assessment, Intervention & Management conference in Bloomington, MN. Janelle also served as a member of the planning committee for the conference where attendees attended presentations outlining the nutritional challenges which are sometimes faced in this delicate patient population.
Respiratory Management Magazine Focuses on Home Ventilation
PHS’ Sr. Vice President of Clinical Service, Judy Giel, RRT, CRTT, is a contributor to Respiratory Management Magazine’s three part e-series on home ventilation. The first installment in the series was published in the September e-newsletter and will continue through November. Judy will also be featured in the "Provider's Perspective" column in the November issue of the magazine. The article can be found on the PHS website at www.pediatrichomeservice.com/news.
HomeCare Magazine Features the STAR Kit in their October Issue
PHS’ STAR campaign will be the subject of a feature story in the October issue of HomeCare Magazine. The STAR campaign was initiated in 2006 in an effort to ensure that all caregivers were properly trained in emergency procedures for our tracheostomy patient population.
Minnesota Medicine Highlights PHS in Story on Pediatric Home Health Care
The October issue of Minnesota Medicine will include a story on pediatric home health care featuring the work PHS does to care for its pediatric patients. The story discusses the complex nature of caring for this specialized population of patients and the steps necessary to ensure that safety is still the first priority.
Special Health Needs for the Community Fair Provides Resources for Families
On October 16th, from 1-5 pm, PHS will participate in a “Special Health Needs for the Community” hosted by Accurate Home Care. The fair will be held at Elk River High School and will focus on providing information to the public about the types of companies, and the possibilities those companies may offer, for those individuals with health related needs.
Gillette Children with Special Needs Conference Designed for Physicians and Families
PHS is excited to participate in the 2008 Gillette Children with Special Needs Conference. Held in Brainerd, MN on October 21-22, the conference will have sessions focused on both families and physicians. The family-focused seminar is designed for parents, caregivers and others involved in the care of children, while the professional conference is designed for clinicians who are involved in the child’s care.
PHS Clinicians to Present Complex Case Study at National Conference
PHS pharmacist Steve LaFond, Pharm.D and dietitian Janelle Peterson, RD, LD, CNSD, will be presenting their case study “TPN-Dependent Hispanic Infant with Cystic Fibrosis and Short Bowel Syndrome” at the 22nd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC). The NACFC is a medical/scientific forum designed for attendance exclusively by health care professionals and research scientists, some of whom have cystic fibrosis. The conference will be held in Orlando, FL from October 23-25, 2008.
Pediatric Infusion Therapy Seminar for Nurses
After the success of the first Pediatric Infusion Therapy Seminar for Nurses in Mankato, MN earlier this year, PHS has expanded the program and has now offered a seminar in Rochester, MN and will again in St. Cloud, MN on October 23-24, 2008. For more information on the seminars please visit www.phsivskills.com.
