Relias

MARCH 1, 2023

A CarePort report found that more patients prefer to receive post-acute care at home instead of in nursing homes and SNFs. Reduce readmissions The CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program reduces payments to acute care facilities with a high 30-day readmission rate. So volume is very important to them.”

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In severe cases, it can lead to physical symptoms like insomnia, weight changes, or even cardiac problems.

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Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While occasionally overlooked as an essential nursing specialty, nurse case management supports patients. It is a feat to assist patients in navigating a confusing healthcare system. They play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes , reducing healthcare costs, enhancing patient satisfaction, and bridging gaps in care.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

How culture influences attitudes, behaviors and expectations related to health, medications, treatment regimens, healthcare, and healthcare providers. By understanding how DEI affects both employees and patients, healthcare organizations can improve workplace culture while providing better care.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

In bundled payment models, patient advocacy plays a pivotal role in improving care coordination, patient satisfaction, and adherence to treatment plans. This blog explores how patient advocacy enhances care quality, addresses social determinants of health, and supports bundled payment success.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

hospitals every year due to preventable medical errors — caused many to question how long work hours correlate to patient safety. Many have since debated the topic, with a growing body of evidence suggesting that longer days may put nurses and their patients at risk. But patients aren’t the only ones at risk.

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

Before value-based care (VBC) started to emerge, public and private payers were actively seeking to lower costs. One approach was the managed care model, which focused on managing risk and containing costs. It was largely unsuccessful because it deprioritized quality and patient satisfaction.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Increased demand for health care With the constant improvement and innovation in medicine, average life expectancy for individuals has also increased, creating a greater need for nurses to care for older patient populations and their more complex medical needs.

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Relias

JULY 4, 2023

Missed revenue targets can affect care quality and decrease patient satisfaction. These services can include hospital management, healthcare monitoring and improvement, and medical record-keeping. Clinical health Clinical health departments provide medical diagnoses and charge patients for services.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These conditions can impair the quality and safety of care, increase the risk of errors and adverse events, reduce patient satisfaction, and contribute to staff turnover and absenteeism. Fear of causing patient harm Nearly all healthcare professionals, regardless of rank, fear making a medical error.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A survey of nearly 5,000 veterans found that 63% said they would be more likely to seek medical help from an accredited practice. Appointment satisfaction growing According to an Office for National Statistics survey, patient satisfaction with practice appointment systems is rising steadily.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Fewer errors: The USF study also found that trust in leadership and good manager support created by transformational leaders correlated with reduced medication errors and reduced incidence of hospital-acquired infections.

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Scrubs

APRIL 28, 2023

The Advanced Care at Home Program does not limit the role of nurses in hospitals,” Kaiser said in a public statement. “The Kaiser Permanente Advanced Care at Home is an innovative person-centered program rooted in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Kaiser has been using the program since 2020.

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