History, stories and legends of South Carolina,

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Low-income first time mothers: Effects on advanced practice nurse (APN) follow up telephone calls on maternal and infant health and health care charges

The United States has over 4 million births annually. Currently healthy women with non-complicated deliveries receive little to no routine postpartum support when discharged from the hospital. This is especially problematic if mothers are first time mothers, poor, have language barriers and little to no social support after giving birth. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to compare maternal and infant health outcomes, and health care charges between 2 groups of mothers and newborns. A control ( n = 69) group received routine posthospital discharge care. An intervention group (n = 70) received routine posthospital discharge care plus follow up telephone calls by advanced practice nurses (APNs) on days 3,7,14,21,28 and week 8. Both groups were followed for the first 8 weeks posthospital discharge following delivery to examine maternal health outcomes (perceived maternal stress, social support and perceived maternal physical health), infant health outcomes (routine medical follow up visits immunizations, weight gain), morbidity (urgent care visits, emergency room visits, rehospitalizations), health care charges (urgent care visits, emergency room visits, rehospitalizations) in both groups and charges for APN follow up in the intervention group only. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and two-sample t-tests. Study findings indicated that intervention group had significantly lower perceived maternal stress, significantly higher rating of perceived maternal health and higher levels of social support and by the end of the 2nd month posthospital discharge compared to control group mothers. Infants in the intervention group had: increased number of immunizations; fewer emergency room visits; and 1 infant rehospitalization compared to 3 infant rehospitalizations in the control group. The intervention groups' health care charges were significantly lower compared to the control group $14,333/$497 vs. $70,834/$1,068. These study results indicate that an intervention of APN follow up telephone calls in this sample of first time low-income culturally diverse mothers was an effective, safe, low cost, easy to apply intervention which improved mothers' and infants' health outcomes and reduced healthcare charges.

The effectiveness of community-based interventions to improve maternal and infant health in the Northeast of Brazil

EMOND, Alan et al. The effectiveness of community-based interventions to improve maternal and infant health in the Northeast of Brazil. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/ Pan American Journal of Public Health , v.12, n.2, p.101-110, 2002

The effectiveness of community-based interventions to improve maternal and infant health in the Northeast of Brazil

EMOND, Alan et al. The effectiveness of community-based interventions to improve maternal and infant health in the Northeast of Brazil. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/ Pan American Journal of Public Health , v.12, n.2, p.101-110, 2002

Beaver management and control in South Carolina

This publication gives the history of the beaver in South Carolina, its description, biology, impact, control and depredation permits. Also listed are addresses and telephone numbers for wildlife management field offices.

The Orientation and Onboarding of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Instructors

The goal of this research is to enhance what is currently being presented in the Human Resource orientation and to provide an onboarding checklist for the supervisors of newly hired instructors at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Research supports the overall goal of creating a two day orientation for newly hired instructors at SCCJA.

An Overview of Racial Disproportionality in Juvenile Arrests and Offenses in South Carolina

This report attempts to examine a very narrow, yet vital, segment of the criminal justice process, racial disproportionality among juvenile arrest and offense rates. The purpose of this report was to demonstrate the utility of South Carolina's incident based crime data, the South Carolina Incident Based Reporting System, as an analytical tool to address matters of policy relevance.

Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Manual

This manual contains the policy governing the billing and payment of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for services rendered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The payment rates listed herein are deemed by the Commission to be fair and reasonable.

Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Manual

This manual contains the policy governing the billing and payment of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for services rendered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The payment rates listed herein are deemed by the Commission to be fair and reasonable.

Rabies and Bats in South Carolina

This sheet tells about rabies in bats, how to prevent rabies and dealing with exposure to rabies.

S.C. Recycling Professionals Certification Training Manual 2015

The certification program is centered on a three-day workshop that includes detailed instruction and a 16-chapter manual/reference guide. The manual/reference guide offers a comprehensive overview of both old and new recycling issues faced by programs including composting, electronics and funding. It also provides detailed information on the requirements of county programs as outlined in the S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991.

State agency resource manual

Many state agencies provide beneficial services for minorities. However, many minorities and some agencies that serve minorities are not aware of these services. This Resource Manual provides a listing of programs and services various state agencies offer. These programs and services include alcohol and substance abuse treatment, victim assistance, financial services, educational services, disabilities and special needs, insurance services, youth programs, business enterprise development, etc.

MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER MANUAL for 2010

This brochure describes the 2010 Medical services provider manual, how to order one and how much it costs. The 2010 edition is a complete revision to the fee schedule with new maximum allowable payments based on 2010 CPT® coding. The manual covers services for physicians of all specialties, chiropractors, psychologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers and physical therapists. This edition provides more detailed procedure descriptions as well as further clarification of payment policies. It also serves as an excellent reference for price comparisons with other payers.

Applicant Reference Guide For Individuals Filing For Unemployment Insurance Benefits

This guide gives important information about how to receive unemployment benefits. Topics include: Privacy Act, Equal Opportunity Statement, Income and Eligibility Verification Notice, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Eligibility requirements, Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees, Employment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers,School Worker Claims, Pension Reduction, Official Court Appearances and Benefit eligibility, Benefits are Based on Wages Paid, Initial Determination, Benefit Year, Waiting Period, Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount, To Establish a Weekly Benefit Amount, Disqualification, Fraudulent claims, Requests for Reconsideration, Appeal Provisions, Standard and Alternate Base Period Explained, Partial Employment,Self-Employment, Students, Interstate Benefits, Benefits Will Be Taxable, Individual Benefits, Filing Your Weekly Claim, Filing Your Weekly Claim Online,Filing Your Weekly Claim by TelClaim and New Hires.

South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer Department of Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual

The purpose of this project is to develop a Policy and Procedures Manual as a written guidance for applicable and required procedures to identify processes which will improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance process through the Department of Internal Audit of the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer's Internal Audit functions.