Guideway Care

JUNE 16, 2024

Physicians can leverage new models and frameworks to improve patient care and reduce costs without compromising the quality of service. One initiative that is proof of this is the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) model. This leads to coordinated and efficient care delivery.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Collaboration Communication Care Plan 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the true lifeblood of healthcare delivery, nurses are central to patient care, from long-term and public health to acute care and home health. In that regard, nursing education is a pipeline to the future. in 2022, the first decrease in 20 years.

Acute Care 115

Acute Care Hospital Billing Admissions 115

EvidenceCare

JANUARY 12, 2024

These notices play a crucial role in transparently communicating to patients the possibility that they may need to assume the financial responsibility of the care provided if Medicare does not extend coverage to specific services. Hospitals need to incorporate social admit issues into their community health needs assessment.

Admissions 130

Admissions Documentation Outpatient Care Hospital 130

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This motivated me to strive for positions to inspire other Black future nurses and nursing assistants by teaching and showing them how to truly care for patients in their vulnerable moments. I applied and was accepted into the Residency program here at SRH accepting a position in acute care in our Chestertown facility.

Acute Care 98

Acute Care Communication Scheduling Patient Care 98

Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety. Planning Staffing Power Supplies Facilities Communication Practice 1. Communication protocols : Designate clear, multichannel communication methods to be used with staff, patients, and emergency services.

Hospital 74

Hospital Communication Emergency Response Tests 74

Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

Front-line staff in post-acute care settings are constantly on the go — from room to room in a skilled nursing facility or from home to home, caring for people with various needs. How can you use microlearning in post-acute care?

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Continuing Education Teamwork Scheduling 52

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Communication skills, such as teach-back, plain language, verbal and written instruction methods, interviewing, non-verbal communication, and knowledge confirmation. SDOH) drive health disparities and inequity and how these factors play out on a daily basis in patient care. How and when to use interpreter services.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Scheduling 98

Minority Nurse

APRIL 18, 2022

I saw a huge need in the wound ostomy field of nursing with gaps in several aspects of nursing in the nursing home, skilled-nursing facilities, home healthcare, acute care, and even with nurses (including Advanced Practice Nursing). I provide individualized care tailored to my client for evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Collaboration 98

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cultural competence enables nurse leaders to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient and nursing population with compassion and respect. Excellence in knowledge, communication, quality, and safety—no matter the realm, the focus should be excellence. And finally, one day, she said I did!

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices 59

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“One of the goals of the nationwide rollout of VBP is to integrate and coordinate care,” Salisbury-Sizemore said. Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Assessing communication and collaboration.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Case managers act as patient advocates, problem-solvers, and care coordinators across the healthcare continuum.” VA hospitals, the military, and public health departments) Workers’ compensation organizations There are plenty of needs for nurse case managers, and earnings are competitive.

Certification 52

Certification Insurance Acute Care Patient Satisfaction 52

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

CMS primary goal was to ensure that providers have robust systems in place to address a wide range of emergencies that could impact operations or patient care. Communication plan A coordinated communication strategy is essential during an emergency.

Tests 52

Tests Best Practices Communication Long Term Care 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in acute care hospitals, where responsibility for operational safety is most critical, labor statistics show that about 70% of organizations employ a CMIO. CMIO FAQs How does a CMIO contribute to excellent patient care? Most importantly, the CMIO can drive improved health outcomes.

Medication 52

Medication Medical Secretary Patient Care Acute Care 52

Relias

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of immediately putting new nurses directly into patient care, residency programs prepare them with additional skills before they begin independent practice. Program goals focus on the development of the nurse’s professional role and the management and delivery of high-quality patient care.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills Hospital Follow-Up 69

Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Inspiration Transformational leaders inspire their teams to be their best selves, which can encourage them to be proactive and innovative about their approaches to patient care. Individual and organizational excellence in turn lead to better patient outcomes, which include maximizing patient safety and advancing patient care.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Collaboration 52

Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways Transitional Care Management (TCM) improves care coordination and significantly reduces hospital readmissions through a structured approach that encompasses patient follow-up and communication. Initiatives such as Project RED and BOOST augment care transitions by conducting follow-up calls with patients.

Discharges 52

Discharges Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Hospital 52

Relias

MAY 19, 2023

Nurse managers who understand the benefits and limitations of different nursing leadership styles will be more successful in managing their team or unit and will ultimately drive better patient care. Limitations Autocratic nurse leadership does not tend to promote trust or communication among a team. appeared first on Relias.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Conflict Resolution Communication Follow-Up 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, a nurse leader who encourages open communication can model this quality by holding team huddles at the start of each shift. The leader can use these opportunities to demonstrate good communication and encourage staff to share experiences, voice concerns, and propose solutions. Leverage others’ strengths. Be trustworthy.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Communication Hospital Time Management 52

Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores. Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Hospital Scheduling 52

Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nurses who show they truly care about their patients — and how well they perform their jobs — have a greater likelihood of advancing, making compassion a key indicator for nurse success. 2 – Excellent communication skills Strong communication skills are an important nurse characteristic.

Problem Solving Skills 52

Problem Solving Skills Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Advocacy 52

Relias

AUGUST 4, 2023

Overcoming staff shortages while still providing quality patient care has challenged many healthcare organizations. However, it could also take the form of a clearly communicated career path progression that informs an employee about opportunities for advancement.

Teamwork 52

Teamwork Communication Huddles/Rounds Continuing Education 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Excellent communication Nurses constantly work in teams with other nurses and healthcare professionals, such as physicians and lab techs, making effective communication critical. Situational interview questions for nurses help gauge how effectively the candidate communicates. Why was this person difficult? What was the outcome?

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Follow-Up Patient Safety Communication 52

Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) demonstrate effective therapeutic communication to provide care to their patients.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Medical Terminology Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A survey of 1,800 nurses conducted by Fierce Healthcare revealed that 39% of nurses reported a stressful work environment, and 53% reported that there was insufficient staff to meet patient needs. Similarly, a connectRN survey found that nine out of 10 nurses believed that the quality of patient care was suffering due to nursing shortages.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Precepting Hospital Patient Care 52

Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

The clear link between the nursing shortage and patient safety Given that nurses spend more one-on-one time with patients than other healthcare professionals, their ability to perform at a high level is essential for providing safe patient care.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Satisfaction 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Under this model, healthcare providers receive a single combined payment for all services provided during an episode of care instead of separate payments per service. The main aim is to motivate healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality and cost-efficient patient care by incentivizing better cooperation between caregivers.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Also, it helps to provide better patient care in different patient conditions. Supporting employee specializations in home health areas — such as wound care or diabetes — shows good faith in your healthcare team and can improve employee performance, reimbursement, and the bottom line.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Collaboration Insurance 52

Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

The implementation phase should involve a wider rollout of the program, with ongoing communication, education, and support for the nurses who participate. They should also include methods for feedback, recognition, and rewards for the nurses who apply and achieve the clinical ladder levels.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Continuing Education Best Practices Certification 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

APRIL 19, 2023

Initially, you’ll need to assess readiness to practice with the goal of preparing your new nurses to provide a high standard of safe patient care as soon as possible. Employ frequent and transparent communication with your teams to acknowledge staffing challenges, and make sure your people know that you value them.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Acute Care Medication 52

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In all, the ANA lists 10 “standards of professional performance” that overlap with leadership competencies: Collaboration with patients, families, and others to build relationships. Communication , written and verbal, with clarity and effectiveness. Education , with an emphasis on professional development and lifelong learning.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Huddles/Rounds Acute Care Collaboration 52

Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Every hospital should have a comprehensive disaster response plan that includes communication protocols, patient evacuation procedures, and contingency plans for service continuity. Ensure clear communication: Keep staff, patients, and the community informed throughout the disaster using established communication protocols.

Hospital 52

Hospital Triage Communication Patient Safety 52

Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

Once you’ve set this precedent, look for opportunities to encourage discussion of safety at future meetings and to link all pressing initiatives to the core mission of keeping patients safe. Of course, this requires an opening of the lines of communication and the building of trusting relationships. Listen to Your People.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Huddles/Rounds Teamwork Communication 98

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? “I try to at least get to some of the units each day.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? “I try to at least get to some of the units each day.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At nursing school, Johnson fell in love with working with geriatric patients; now, she works in Luminis Health’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. As a nurse, I am responsible for assessing, observing, and communicating well with patients. During her last semester, she gave birth and got COVID.

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Acute Care Medical History Medication 59