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Understanding GMLOS and ALOS

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GMLOS is calculated by taking the nth root of the product of the length of stay for a series of discharges, where ‘n’ represents the number of discharges. This calculation gives more accurate reflections of the typical patient stay because it reduces the skewness caused by extreme values.

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CNOs Share Their Hopes (And Fears) for Virtual Nursing

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Some argue that virtual nursing would remove the human element of healthcare, which would ultimately reduce patient satisfaction and worsen health outcomes. It can also reduce the workload at the bedside by having remote nurses do admissions, discharges, and answer questions virtually.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

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In June 2021, Montefiore was evaluating performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiences and alleviate flow challenges and decided to open a discharge lounge. The idea of a discharge lounge isn’t new, but being assisted by the clinician with whom patients just bonded is.

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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes

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By coordinating care across providers and settings, care coordination can help reduce duplication, fragmentation, errors, and gaps in care, as well as improve patient satisfaction, engagement, and empowerment. Improved patient satisfaction : Improve patient satisfaction by enhancing patient engagement, empowerment, and education.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

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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. Think of your documentation as the ironclad defense for your hospital admissions.