Improving Patient and Employee Safety through Implementation of an Infection Risk Screening Process for International Patients at Boston Children’s Hospital—The “AIRSHIP” Protocol
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.498
Abstract: Abstract Background Vaccine-preventable diseases and multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are common outside of the US, and multiple infectious outbreaks have been linked to travelers. Boston Children’s Hospital cared for 2796 international patients in 2016 but lacked… read more here.
Keywords: international patients; infection; risk screening; infection risk ... See more keywords
Challenges and opportunities in shared care for international patients treated with cellular therapy for nonmalignant disease
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DOI: 10.1097/moh.0000000000000742
Abstract: As cellular therapies gradually become the mainstay of treatment for several nonmalignant diseases, there appears to be varied accessibility to these therapies globally. Despite considerable burden of nonmalignant conditions, such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia,… read more here.
Keywords: opportunities shared; shared care; care international; disease ... See more keywords
Predictors of no-show among international patients with cancer: A 4-year analysis.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.8_suppl.23
Abstract: 23Background: Patient no-show (NSh) for scheduled medical appointments negatively impacts quality of care, impedes optimal use of resources, has significant negative economic consequences secondary to missed appointments, and uncovered referral processing costs. International patients (IntlPts)… read more here.
Keywords: international patients; among international; cancer year; patients cancer ... See more keywords