Ambulatory

Question: How do I start an ambulatory/DME service in the state of Texas? I am looking into starting an ambulatory business and also a durable medical equipment company. I really don't know where to start. I also need to know what type of consultants there are out there and how much the start up costs will be?

Answer: Your best source of consulting to help you get started is actually a free source. Contact your local SCORE Office. SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives, a SBA-affiliated non-profit group of volunteer consultants and they can really get you on the right path to start. Go to http://www.score.org and go to the links that tell you how to contact your local chapter. On another note, if you are a woman or minority - PLEASE get yourself designated with the State of Texas as a HUB (historically unterutilized business). I worked for a HMO in Texas and we were mandated to award contracts to HUB-certified DME providers and it was like pulling teeth to find them. Learn more about HUB certification in Texas here: http://www.tbpc.state.tx.us/communities/… Good luck!

Question: Can a person with an ambulatory disability be happy marrying a person with a severe disability? One has a mild, progressive case of scoliosis. This person lost a spouse to muscular dystrophy six years ago. The second person has charcot marie tooth disease, non ambulatory and is high risk.

Answer: if they love each other i dont see why not

Question: What are the main purposes of ambulatory care? Due to medical advancements and increasing costs, many health care services or procedures have moved from the inpatient hospital setting to the outpatient ambulatory care setting. Do you think ambulatory care is changing society’s view on health care? Why or why not? How can its services improve?

Answer: This sounds a lot like a homework question....

Question: Who would like to start with an example of an ambulatory health care setting? Who would like to start with an example of an ambulatory health care setting?

Answer: MRI Center, orthodontist, audiology center

Question: Did gothic cathedrals have screens between choir and ambulatory? All gothic cathedrals and of newer styles have these huge and heavily decorated walls separating the choir and the ambulatory. But I have seen that all these screens are not gothic: they use to be neoclassic or barroque style. Were the original gothic cathedrals biult with any kind of separation of the choir or it was an empty area?

Answer: I could not find anywhere that stated there were screens, so perhaps they were added later.

Question: how do I find an Ambulatory Service Center in my area? According to health care blue book, I can get far better prices at an Ambulatory Service Center (ASC) than at a hospital. AND, the ASC will give me a price ahead of time and guarantee that price. How do I find an ASC in my area? I can't find a directory on Google, Yahoo or in the Yellow pages. Someone must hold a master list that's available to the public, right?

Answer: There are few ways to quickly find ASCs in your area. The first is to simply search "Ambulatory Surgery Center" and the name of your town or city in google - or just try "surgery center" + name of the town or city. You should get several hits including a google map entry. ASCs typically specialize in different types of procedures (cosmetic, orthopedic, endoscopy, etc.) so you may have to review a few sites to find a match for your need. Second, you can use the search function at the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care http://www.aaahc.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?site=aaahc_site&webcode=find_orgs Third, you can try this site: http://www.wheretofindcare.com/How-to-Pick-an-Ambulatory-Surgical-Center.aspx. Fourth, you can go to the websites of some of the larger surgery center companies (Healthmark Partners, Amsurg, Surgical Care Affiliates, Symbion and others) and search for locations near you. Hope this helps. D

Question: What does a holter/ambulatory montior diagnose besides arrythmia disruption? I'm wearing one right now for 24 hours. Just wonder if an EKG diagnoses different stuff, or if this thing covers most of the main concerns of the heart.

Answer: It only diagnoses cardiac rhythm disruptions. A 12-lead EKG is required to diagnose other cardiac problems like a MI (heart attack), atrial enlargement t, etc.

Question: How do ambulatory services get funded? I just wanted to know how the services provided by ambulance get funded. I am not sure if it is through the hospital, private businesses or what. Thanks!

Answer: Many ambulance services are private businesses. They charge either the person who is transported or their insurance company for the service. Some services are provided by the community and are tax supported, but these are fairly rare. Some ambulance services are provided by a hospital and the patient or insurance company is charged for the service. In my community, the ambulance service is community based but the patient is charged for the services. That's how the service is funded rather than by tax dollars.

Question: Does Greyhound allow pets for people with ambulatory disabilities if they are not blind? It's impossible to reach a live, human being on the Greyhound 800 number. I wondered if anyone here knew that answer.

Answer: See site below to read their policies on traveling with a service animal.

Question: what is the difference between ambulatory facilities and hospital facilities? also need to know what the pros and cons of the two are.

Answer: This is a book in itself, but suffice it to say, cost of operation/personnel, etc. is much less at an ambulatory facility. Hospital infrastructure is ridiculously costly.

Question: Who would like to start with an example of an ambulatory health care setting? what types of professionals pr Who would like to start with an example of an ambulatory health care setting? what types of professionals provide health care services in that setting, what types of needs you think are being served (and how effectively)

Answer: Ambulatory means that a person is able to get around (walk, run, use wheelchair) on their own without assistance. Like an assisted living facility for seniors.... So, now can you finish your homework on your own?

Question: Do you think that the ambulatory care market is a competitive market? Why or why not? Do you think that the ambulatory care market is a competitive market? Why or why not?

Answer: No I don`t see that it is a competitive market. America will have more of a need for it in the very short future with all us baby boomers getting older. This would be a good business to invest in or to have as a profession.

Question: Is the Methodist Ambulatory North Central Facility hiring registered nurses? How can I speak to a recruiter? I am referring to the one in San Antonio, Texas. I called the job helpline but all I got was an automated reply. Whatever happened to talking to a real recruiter or hiring manager?

Answer: I don't know what to say. I tried calling them and they were so rude. What happened to manners? It's better if you go in person. Good luck with the job hunting.

Question: What are 3 common administered medications in an ambulatory care setting? This is help for homework, but I can't find a website anywhere that will give me a straightforward answer! Any nurses or health care workers who might have any insight?? I was thinking Demerol, Insulin....???

Answer: Demerol isn't used very much any more. I work at an Urgent Care and the most common things that we give are Toradol, Phenergan, Depo-Medrol, and Albuterol (Neb treatments)l. I hope that this helps you

Question: How long did it take you to recover from an ambulatory phlebectomy and radiofrequency vein closure? Thanks

Answer: For most patients, pain is fairly minimal. Some never fill the narcotic Rx, others only take a couple. Ibuprofen seems to work quite well. If you have the procedure on a Monday, you'll be active that week and likely back to work in a week, or slightly less.

Question: where can i get a ambulatory eeg done in south jersey? the dr in new hyde park new york 2 1/2 hours away said thatmy daughter would need this if the office let us use theres i would of had to have drive 2 hours the next day again to bring it back...may be a radiology place in south jersey has this?

Answer: If your Doctor would write a prescribtion, you should be able to go to any doctors office close by or Urgent Care, to have it done. You may also consider an ER. They will do one.

Question: What are the reasons why a potential patient will contact an ambulatory care facility by telephone?

Answer: How else should they contact an ambulatory care facility? Telegraph? Smoke signals? Carrier pigeon? Pony Express? Telephone is probably the most efficient method we presently have, and if they need written information, they can then ask for an information packet to be sent out.

Question: Wa kind of degree is needed to become an ambulatory nurse? And what branch of the military is best suited for? being an ambulatory nurse and coming out with a strong set of nursing skills? Any military nursing information (both civilian and military) would be appreciated as well! Thanks, Gropenator

Answer: In the US ARMY, US NAVY and USAF you have to have a bachelors degree in nursing and be a licensed Registered Nurse. They do not take Licensed Vocational (Practical) Nurses. I have no idea what an Ambulatory Nurse is.....British maybe?

Question: Can I put myself in an ambulatory nursing home if I have medicare and medicaid? I never leave my room, because of my pain from arthritis, my diabetes is always out of control, my hip barely lets me walk, I have copd. I'm only 58 yrs. old.

Answer: Your Physician needs to refer you, but if you meet all of the medical requirements, you can put yourself in one.

Question: Are there certain insurances that are billed on 1500 for an ambulatory surgical center? If so, which insurances?

Answer: I don't think this is up to the which insurance company, it's based on that provider/surgi centers contract with the insurance company. Some are contracted as Facilities which would bill on UB-92 and as Professional would bill on HCFA 1500