Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Patients may develop a disease that requires admission to the hospital, mostly because of lung problems, such as the need for oxygen. Indirect organ damage is common in medical conditions that are severe enough to warrant admission to the hospital. The disease might affect other organs—either directly or indirectly.

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Having worked in admissions for over two decades, I have read thousands of activity descriptions for medical school and related healthcare fields. Other applicants fill out only a few of their activity descriptions, leaving the admissions committees to wonder what they did with the rest of their time. Why did you choose it?

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DrChrono

JANUARY 3, 2023

Medical records are an integral component of the clinical process. From admission to discharge and beyond, secure, reliable, and accurate record-keeping is paramount to exceptional continuity of care.

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Southern Careers Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Medical assistants are the unsung heroes of healthcare. They play a vital role in ensuring that medical facilities run smoothly, providing both clinical and administrative support. If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do medical assistants work?” Medical assistants are the heartbeat of healthcare facilities.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Patients may develop a disease that requires admission to the hospital, mostly because of lung problems, such as the need for oxygen. Indirect organ damage is common in medical conditions that are severe enough to warrant admission to the hospital. The disease might affect other organs—either directly or indirectly.

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Discharges Admissions Hospital Collaboration 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2023

Luciana Luciana’s discharge day was getting close. I segued the conversation to finalizing details on her medications and trying to figure out a place for her a place to stay, as the shelters were full. I’ll have it done by the time I discharge.” Despite repeated pleading, she would not take any medication.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

Today, she is an assistant professor at UMass Chan Medical School and its Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts , and a senior telehealth consultant with Blue Cirrus Consulting, Greenville, South Carolina. Teresa Rincon, PhD, RN, FCCM, is a pioneer in virtual nursing.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2023

The slide was meant for new medical student graduates about to start residency. Deliberate practice during internship is probably even more important today than it was in the days before duty hour restrictions and admission caps. Ask yourself what you are doing to solve the problem that led to (or have crept up since) admission.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Proper documentation helps demonstrate services were ordered based on medical necessity, not financial gain.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. Salzo is triaged, assessed by an ED nurse, examined by an ED provider, and admitted to a Medical-Surgical Unit. The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. and HgB- 7.2

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Arkenea

JULY 2, 2024

This version of HL7 uses standardized messages such as medical orders, demographics, lab results, administrative activities, and financial details. Standard Data: The block encompasses the patient’s name, medical record number, gender, information about the care provider, birth date, etc.

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Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

You want to be sure your team helps patients get better at elements such as mobility and taking medications correctly. It is important that patients released from your agency’s care are positioned to avoid hospital admissions for potentially preventable conditions within the first 30 days of release.

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Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By identifying patients with complex needs or those at risk for re-admission, healthcare providers can focus their efforts on high-risk patients, improving care coordination and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Predictive analytics can also be used to optimize care management and resource allocation.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. urology), while medical specialties (e.g.,

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Sadly, the frustrating fact is that there’s no rule governing how much time a medical school has to respond to your application. However, we’ll try to answer some of the big questions on med school applicants’ minds, including: How long does a medical school have to invite an applicant to submit a secondary application? Don’t give up!

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EvidenceCare

JUNE 11, 2024

First, the codes are divided into two categories – medical and surgical. They would submit their charges post-discharge and be reimbursed. Getting a working DRG quickly helps provide a target discharge date and impacts average length of stay. This is the foundation for our real-time dashboard display in the medical record.

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Health Populi

MARCH 17, 2020

In the midst of growing inpatient admissions and test results for COVID-19, Congress is working as I write this post to finalize a round of legislation to help Americans with the costs-of-living and (hopefully) health care in a national, mandated, clarifying way. Hospital costs could average over $20,000, the report calculated.

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Health Populi

MAY 31, 2022

Amidst bullish forecasts for the promise of hospital-to-home discharges, the ability for many patients to make this migration would be a difficult bridge to cross. Patients who reported at least one SDoH concern were less likely to complete a physician follow-up visit post-discharge than patients who reported no SDOH concerns.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set for 2024. According to the AMA, the CPT coding system offers doctors nationwide a uniform process for coding medical services. This code set is regularly updated to reflect advancements in medical technology, procedures, and practices.

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CareerStep

MAY 27, 2024

Working in a hospital pharmacy may involve going on rounds with the doctor or medical students if the particular hospital does rounds, according to Jesie Davenport , CPhT, pharm tech academic lead, and instructor. You’re also filling medications for different timeframes when working in institutional pharmacy vs community pharmacy.

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Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) are the cornerstone of modern healthcare. Their introduction to the healthcare industry has converted paper-based medical records to electronic ones. Reports say that medical errors are one of the leading causes of death, and electronic medical records leave little to no room for documentation errors.

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Setting Sights

MAY 7, 2021

For those eight weeks, I witnessed more patients slip away right beside me than I’ve ever seen in all my admissions collectively – lying next to a stale blue curtain that was closed around a still body was an uncomfortable thought and presence. The year-long hospital admission following numerous abdominal surgeries was hard.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as Chief Medical Information Officers, start their own companies, work in tech or industry, or advance in clinical leadership roles. Welcome to the 540th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Dr. Schulman, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:00] Thanks for joining me. My pleasure.

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Setting Sights

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Experiencing both sides of the hospital curtain; as a patient, and a medical student. I have already lost one dear grandparent to medical negligence on an understaffed ward in Wales, four years prior. Just two months ago, I was the medical student on a twilight shift in a busy emergency department.

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