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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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Common missing or incomplete documentation noted in the dataset included: Lack of a complete patient and family history. Incomplete physical assessment.

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Documentation Vital Signs Diagnostics Patient Safety 98

MedCerts

JULY 1, 2024

You’ll interact with patients while taking their medical histories, performing physical examinations, recording vitals, preparing them for procedures and collecting samples for lab investigation. Good communication and organizational skills are handy when making follow-up calls, booking patient appointments and managing patient info.

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Sterilization Medical Assistant Medical History Patient Safety 66

Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Every day, dental assistants are responsible for preparing patients for their appointments. This means they gather medical histories, take vital signs, and ensure that patients are comfortable before procedures begin. This preparation helps dentists make informed decisions and provides a smooth start for each appointment.

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Sterilization Medical History Vital Signs Patient Safety 52

Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

Health care access is a challenge in rural and urban areas, cities and suburbs, and across more demographic groups than you might realize, as we see wait times grow for appointments, primary care shortages, and delays in screening plaguing health systems around the world.

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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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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 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. In the survey, 91% of GPs said they could not meet patient demand. Almost all fear for patient safety. In the survey, 89.9%

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Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Appointments Patient Satisfaction 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures. By being attentive and proactive, we improve the quality of care each patient receives, making their dental experience as pleasant as possible. This step is vital to prevent any infection.

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Sterilization Appointments Follow-Up Patient Records 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

They manage patient records, schedule appointments, and keep track of medical supplies. This attention to detail helps the entire medical team focus on what they do best—caring for patients. This attention to detail helps the entire medical team focus on what they do best—caring for patients.

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Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Follow-Up 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They follow strict infection control protocols , including sterilizing instruments and disinfecting treatment areas between patients. This is essential to prevent the spread of infections and ensure patient safety. Dental Assistants also ensure that patients receive timely reminders for their appointments and follow-up care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Medication reminders and notifications: Reminders provide timely alerts to patients about their medication schedules, ensuring they adhere to their prescribed treatment plans. Appointment reminders: Appointment reminders help optimize the use of healthcare resources and minimize wasted time due to no-shows.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

With the support of medical assistants, physicians can expand their reach and offer timely care to quite a larger number of patients. MAs simplify patient flow, optimize appointment scheduling, and ensure efficient care coordination, leading to enhanced patient access and improved continuity of care.

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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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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

From clinical competencies, such as taking vital signs and administering medications, to essential administrative tasks, including maintaining patient records and coordinating appointments, Medical Assistants must possess expertise across a broad spectrum of areas to provide exceptional patient care and support to their healthcare teams.

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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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Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

Experience “happens” in clinical care encounters as well as in “process” situations such as scheduling appointments and waiting times. The most important of these, most consumers say, is the ability to schedule an appointment or procedure within a reasonable timeframe.

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Discharges Scheduling Appointments Billing 62

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

Efficient management of these duties directly influences the quality of the patient experience and the clinic’s overall functionality. Our Dental Assistants are often the first point of contact for our patients, handling everything from scheduling appointments to managing patient records and billing.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, the country’s largest for-profit hospital system suffered a theft of health data impacting as many as 11 million patients , including patients’ names, addresses, and dates of birth and information on patient service dates, locations, and the dates of upcoming appointments.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Information Managed by Patient Portal Software Patient portal software is built to streamline workflow and make healthcare accessible for patients. Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments.

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CareerStep

MAY 2, 2024

CareerStep instructor Tonya Denton, CBSPD, CST, says, “Sterile processing is vital for ensuring patient safety by preventing infections and maintaining the integrity of medical equipment used in healthcare procedures. It is the heart of the hospital; without it, surgeries could not be performed!

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The proposal to raise funding is aimed at attracting and retaining more GPs, as well as bolstering support staff, which would ultimately improve patient care and reduce hospital admissions. If this funding comes through, we’d be able to offer more appointments, take on more locums, and hopefully provide the care we’re supposed to.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some of the key administrative duties Dental Assistants perform include: – Appointment scheduling and management: Dental Assistants often coordinate patient appointments, ensuring that dental practices run efficiently and that dentists can provide timely care to their patients.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

As the demand for skilled Medical Assistants continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for those entering the field to be well-versed in EHRs, not only to maximize workplace efficiency but also to ensure patient safety and privacy.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Benefits of Medication Management Alone Although therapy can be useful and beneficial for many patients, research shows that medications have an important role to play in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some forms of substance and eating disorders.

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Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

Efficiency of Patient Care Efficiency plays a crucial role in providing excellent patient care, significantly impacting both patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

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Patient Satisfaction Emergency Response Collaboration Communication 59

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Administrative and record management: Dental Assistants are also responsible for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating insurance claims, ensuring efficient dental practice management.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The patient experience centers around quality healthcare delivery using highly valued aspects of patient care. Patient Experience Patient experience includes every interaction a person has with healthcare providers and the quality of those experiences.

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Medical Advantage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Such support tools are instrumental tools in healthcare, providing professionals with knowledge and patient-specific information that enhances clinical decision-making. They offer significant benefits such as improved patient safety, enhanced clinical management, cost containment, and streamlining of administrative tasks.

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Relias

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hoping it was again nothing major, they learned at their appointment a few days later that a serious complication had occurred. It is important to consider how to provide equitable resources for patients regardless of where they live and what resources they have so that everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve the best health outcomes.

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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. Students learn how to sterilize equipment, mix dental materials, and handle various dental tools properly.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These can collect data from various touchpoints along the patient’s journey. Pop-ups can request feedback from patients before they leave your site, like when someone books an appointment or makes a payment. Additionally, safeguarding patient information means handling feedback data cautiously and storing it securely.

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Doximity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

He serves on the STS Council on Quality, Research, and Patient Safety, Workforce on Quality, and Workforce on Health Policy, Advocacy, and Reform. Lobdell is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has special qualifications in surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. It allows for resources to be allocated most efficiently, freeing up valuable time for clinicians and staff to focus on patient care and the patient experience.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 7, 2022

She noted that DG has made “significant strides to prioritize health and wellness in their stores,” which I also recognized when the company appointed a Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Albert Wu, discussed here in Health Populi. I asked Anita how this program evolved. Dr Wu has “opened the door” for greater collaborations on health education.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With patient teaching, the nurse is a guide and support and is responsible for how the patient continues nursing care after leaving the care setting. The benefits of better patient education include improved health outcomes, patient safety, and reduced levels of readmission.

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