Erica Fischer-Cartlidge

Aug 15, 2024 | voice.ons.org | Erica Fischer-Cartlidge

Patients who follow various religious practices may wear head coverings that can affect their height or weight measurements. Accurate height and weight measurements are essential for weight-based medication dosing to prevent inadvertent over- or underdosing. Almost all religions have associated head coverings. Some are worn only during religious ceremonies or by certain individuals, such as a nun or priest.

Mar 7, 2024 | voice.ons.org | Erica Fischer-Cartlidge |Emily Graham

By Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, RN, AOCNS®, EBP(CH), and Emily L. Graham, MSHIM, RHIA, CCS-P Patient navigation has the potential to improve patient satisfaction, reduce health disparities, and ultimately optimize cancer outcomes. However, navigation services are often funded externally through grants or considered unreimbursed administrative costs because of lack of reimbursement.

Jul 14, 2023 | voice.ons.org | Erica Fischer-Cartlidge

Patients who follow various religious practices may wear head coverings that can affect their height or weight measurements. Accurate height and weight measurements are essential for weight-based medication dosing to prevent inadvertent over- or underdosing. Almost all religions have associated head coverings. Some are worn only during religious ceremonies or by certain individuals, such as a nun or priest.