COPD insider contributor: Krystal Craddock

COPD insider contributor
Krystal Craddock

BSRC, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM

Krystal is best known for her pioneering work as a case manager and the eye-opening outcomes it helped produce. At UCal Davis, Krystal was placed in the newly created COPD Case Manager role, quarterbacking both inpatient and outpatient care.

Krystal Craddock articles on COPD insider:

An insider look: year-end 2017

COPD Insider recaps the top-viewed articles of the past year and shares what you can expect in 2018.

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Discharge Planning

COPD patients are most vulnerable in the days following hospital discharge. Read on to see how improving discharge planning can reduce costly COPD readmissions.

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Top recommendations of 2018

2018 was loaded with valuable insights on managing the complexities of COPD. Discover which expert recommendations reigned supreme this year on COPD insider.

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3 ways to partner with your DME to take pressure off your care team

As pressure mounts on your care team, it’s critical to find outside resources you can lean on. Discover how DMEs can alleviate pressure and boost quality care.

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How to make the most of limited time

One of the most valuable tools is also one of the most basic: time. Learn insider tips on using time wisely to set your patients up for sustainable success.

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Why RTs make the best case managers

While a case manager is vital in every case, who is best suited for the role? Watch Part 1 of our insider debate—focusing on the value of RTs.

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The pulmonary rehabilitation value chain

Learn how pulmonary rehab can kick off achain reaction of benefits that positively impacthealthcare providers in a multitude of ways.

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Twelve ways COPD care has changed the past year

With the year coming to a close, let’s reflect on the ways our Insiders have been rethinking COPD care, moving minds forward, and setting new standards in 2019.

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The 3 biggest factors to consider when tailoring care

Patient needs can change drastically based on demographic factors. Learn what’s most important to focus on when tailoring a COPD care plan.

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Why every COPD patient needs a case manager

Learn why every COPD patient should have a designated case manager to help increase the quality of care and reduce COPD readmissions.

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Inside emerging issue: Managing multiple comorbidities

Do you put disease first or patient first? We’ll show you why focusing on individual diseases limits outcomes, and how today’s top treaters are thinking bigger.

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Community health workers

Care teams are spread thin—learn how community health workers can take some of the work off of your shoulders and extend the reach of your COPD care plan.

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