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Understanding GMLOS and ALOS

EvidenceCare

These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Conversely, a high GMLOS could reflect more complexity in patient needs.

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Meet Infusion Nurse Danielle Jenkins

Minority Nurse

This commitment to staying informed has not only led to successful patient outcomes but also motivated me to contribute by applying for a role on the INS board, emphasizing the importance of knowing and implementing best practices for excellent patient care. What has surprised you about being an infusion nurse?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

Minority Nurse

For almost 40 years as the Director of Nursing for Throughput Operations at Montefiore Health System in New York, Elodia Mercier, RNC, MS, has been advancing patient care and creating and defining new roles for fellow nurses and other providers. Over 27 months, Montefiore’s Discharge Lounge received more than 678 patients per month.

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Writing Compelling Activity Descriptions to Boost Your Med School Application

Accepted Blog

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. Applying to Medical School?

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Behind the Screen But Not Behind the Scenes: Virtual Nurses Provide Clinical Support, Additional Expertise

Minority Nurse

Virtual nurses may work from behind computer screens, but their impact is felt throughout healthcare as their expertise is increasingly integrated into patient care and nursing workflows. They now support clinical teams throughout the patient care continuum to help ease the overwhelming demands and address serious healthcare issues.

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Advice for the New Intern 2.0

Sensible Medicine

Never hesitate to return to a patient’s room for more information or to change your plans if you have new ideas 6. Patient care is hard, and people will ask more of you than you can ever give – be strong, resilient, and take care of yourself​ 7. Do this with patient care.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

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. HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process.