Practice Index

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Practices urged to adopt new patient safety measures Practices in England are being encouraged to adopt new measures to protect patient safety. NHS England wants practices to appoint patient safety leads and to use a Learn from Patient Safety Events service to record incidents of harm.

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Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Appointments Medication 52

Practice Index

JULY 18, 2024

However, fewer than half reported it being easy to contact their practice and 34% said they waited too long for an appointment. said their needs were met at their last appointment. A round-robin letter states: “We really cannot continue to run on fumes. In the survey, 91% of GPs said they could not meet patient demand.

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Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Appointments Patient Satisfaction 52

Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Primary care to get new Chief Inspector A Chief Inspector of primary care is to be appointed as part of CQC reforms. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: “An overly complex system of healthcare regulation and oversight is no good for patients or providers. The regional BMA also raised concerns.

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Practice Index

JULY 4, 2024

Doctors worry about safety because of inadequate appointment times In a survey for the Royal College of GPs, most GPs feel they don’t have enough time to undertake adequate assessment and treatment of patients, and report excessive workloads. Practice appointments “exceed ambitions” Practices delivered nearly 30.5

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Patient Safety Patient Records 52

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

London drive to improve practice safety Practices in London have received a wide-ranging package of support to help them tackle threats to safety. The resources, from the Londonwide Local Medical Committees, deal with threats to the safety of staff and risks to patient safety from overworked staff.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Patient experience is more than feeling good about feeling good. The definition of care now includes every touchpoint—from appointments to invoices and everything in between. In fact, more than 70% of patients would switch healthcare providers to improve their experience. Patient safety and health is priority number one.

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Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. Proper training in radiography ensures accurate images and patient safety. Conclusion Exploring orthodontics and dental health is essential for developing a well-rounded skill set as a dental assistant.

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Communication Sterilization Patient Care Huddles/Rounds 52