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Patients’ Rights Webinar Teach in – May 31, 2022
Speakers: Ali Foti, Program Officer, New York Health Foundation; Deborah Wachenheim, Senior Project Manager, OpenNotes, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Presentations:
- Spreading OpenNotes Across NYS; Ali Foti, MPH, Program Officer, New York Health Foundation
- Open Notes: Increasing Transparency and Engagement in Care; Deborah Wachenheim, MPP Senior Project Manager OpenNotes
- RECORDING
The Federal 21st Century Cures Act makes it easier for patients to access their medical records by requiring health care clinicians to provide “open notes”. This is a system where patients can readily obtain information about their symptoms, conditions, plan of care and treatments. It is important for older persons, family caregivers and professionals who work with them to understand what open notes are and how to help older persons utilize them effectively.
Patients’ Rights Webinar Teach in – April 26, 2022
- Colon cancer is the second leading cause of deaths among all people, yet it is often preventable. The rate of colon cancer for older persons is almost double the rate for the younger adult population. This disease spreads slowly and silently. If it is detected early it is the survival rates are extremely high (91%) , but if it is not found until later stages it can be fatal. Over 3,000 people die from this disease in our state each year.
- Regular screening and testing is the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer. Unfortunately, these tests are underutilized and there are some barriers to obtaining them.
- We must work together in the aging network to increase awareness among older persons and improve access to screening.
- Teach in FLYER for April 26, 2022
- Colorectal Cancer Powerpoint Presentation
- WEBINAR RECORDING
Patients’ Rights Webinar – March 22
Everyday thousands of people have invasive procedures to address health problems. These procedures are often treated routinely, but frequently such procedures result in unintended and harmful adverse events. This webinar will focus on:
- Steps you can take to prepare for an invasive procedure.
- Questions to ask during the pre-admission phase to prepare for treatment.
- What to do in case there is a problem or if you need to raise a question or concern about a change in a patient’s status.
- How to communicate with hospital staff that will be caring for the patient during their stay.
- How to use a caregiver’s log to track the care of patient during their visit to the hospital.
- How to file complaints about poor care.
Patients’ Rights Webinar – February 25, 2022
Speaker: Cynthia Rudder, Ph.D., StateWide Consultant
Patients’ Rights Webinar – February 15, 2022
Topic: How to Apply for the Hospital Financial Assistance Program in New York State
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speaker: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
Patients’ Rights Webinar – January 18, 2022
Topic: Many Hospitals are Putting Liens on Patients’ Homes to Collect Debt: Learn What Can Be Done to Protect Them
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
Speaker: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York
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