Brief Mentions

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Koch, Laura (ed), Exploring Hospital-Based Massage: Selected Articles from the Hospital-Based Massage Network Quarterly 1995-2000, Hospital-Based Massage Network (HBMN), 612 College Avenue, Suite 1, Ft. Collins, CO 80524, 2001 335pp, 8 1/2 x 11 in. (Distributed by Information for People, PO Box 1876, Olympia, WA 98057-1876)

Discussions on protocols, standards, safety, setting up programs, confidentiality, charting, procedures, insurance reimbursement, self-care for the therapist, applications for categories of problems, and much more.

Koch, Laura, Hospital-Based Massage Programs in Review: Data on Over 90 Programs to Network with Colleagues and Support Your Case with Hospital Administrators, Hospital-Based Massage Network (HBMN), 612 College Avenue, Suite 1, Ft. Collins, CO 80524, 2001, 8 1/2 x 11 in. (Distributed by Information for People, PO Box 1876, Olympia, WA 98057-1876)

Briefly describes programs, administrative and financing details, provides names and contact details for administrators

Dunn, Tedi and Williams, Marian, Massage Therapy Guidelines for Hospital & Home Care: A Resource for Bodyworkers, Healthcare Administrators and Massage Educators, Information for People, PO Box 1876, Olympia, WA 98057-1876, 2001 122pp , 8 1/2 x 11 in.

Nicely focused summaries, outlines of requirements for setting up programs. Planetree hospital system model discussed.



Koch, Laura, 1001 Sources to Build Your Hospital Massage Program: Extensive Lists of Research, Books and Articles, Networking Contacts and Useful Resources, Hospital-Based Massage Network (HBMN), 612 College Avenue, Suite 1, Ft. Collins, CO 80524, 2001, 8 1/2 x 11 in. (Distributed by Information for People, PO Box 1876, Olympia, WA 98057-1876)

References for literature on research and practice (many annotated), programs, practitioners

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