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Patient Centered Healthcare
VHCF Nurse Practitioner Roundtable
April 16, 2010
Agenda
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Why Krames: who we are; what we do
Brief demonstration
Type 2 diabetes patient feedback
Nurses and Certified Educators feedback
Questions & answers
Why Krames Patient Education Interface?
• Premier provider of patient education for over 35 years,
Krames is a trusted supplier and partner to:
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300,000 nurses and physicians in hospitals and private practice
86% of US hospitals
80% of VA hospitals
Numerous employers of all sizes, including Fortune 500
corporations
– Federal, state and local government agencies
– Leading health plans
– Major pharmaceutical companies
What Krames Offers
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3,000 HealthSheets on conditions,
procedures, and wellness topics in
Spanish and English
2,000 medication information sheets in
Spanish and English
450 videos, 122 in Spanish
27,000 highly illustrated images
(anatomical, procedural, lifestyle)
5th-- to 8th-grade reading level
Print-on-demand in clinic with patient
customization
On-line health information access for
patient and family
Interactive patient self-care, behavior
change resources
Brief Demonstration
https://www.kramesondemand.com/Login.aspx?URL=/index.aspx&
http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/BMH_Family_Medicine_Registry/GTGDB_01
/2009042402/
Patient Feedback – Type 2 Diabetes
“This tool is extremely valuable. When I was
diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I did not get what I
needed from the doctor. This would have been ideal for
me.”
“This is valuable information that one needs to know for
long-term survival.”
“ I just learned something new reading this and I have
had diabetes for a while.”
“I really like the quizzes at the end of each chapter –
you think you know (the answer) but this helps confirm
you know the correct information.”
“The audio is helpful especially when I have trouble
with my eyes. “
“I did not get a lot of this when I was diagnosed. …it
tells you what you are doing and why you are doing it.”
A Recent Survey of Hospital Nurses
Krames patient education enhances healthcare provider
workflow and time spent with patients
Outcomes reported by Hospital Nurses included:
•Increase patient confidence in following self-care instructions
•Improve compliance with healthcare provider instructions
•Improve adherence to medication instructions
•Involve patients in their recovery
•Support informed decisions
•Reduce hospital admission rates
What Nurses Are Saying about Krames
“The Krames On-Demand solution has proven to be a very valuable resource for bringing
value to our patients by extending the communication with our patients between sick visits.”
Eileen Stellefson Myers, MPH, RD, LDN, FADA
“You not only save the time it would take a nurse to cover all the information, but you also
give us something the patients can share with their families.”
Alice Vrsan, RN, MSN, Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
“I have used Krames publications for more than 10 years—they provide patients with clear,
easy to understand information. The graphics are excellent. They pinpoint all the need-toknow aspects of a patient’s disease state. Thank you, Krames for making education easier.”
Karen Esposito, RN, CDE, Hospital Corporation of America
“Krames On-Demand is a valuable resource for our Nurse
Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The Krames On-Demand
site is user friendly, and the educational materials are
comprehensive. The handouts provide the patients with the
information about their condition and reinforce the treatment
discussed during the visit.”
Sharon Marti, Vice President of Operations, The Little Clinic, LLC
Questions, Insights, Dialogue
For more information contact:
Judy Nance
Manager, Professional Societies
Vitality Communications
407 Norwalk St.
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone - 336-547-8970 ext 3361
Mobile - 336-324-7158
[email protected]