Northwest Suburban College

JULY 11, 2024

Dental Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining infection control and patient safety within dental practices. They are responsible for ensuring that the dental office adheres to strict protocols and standards to minimize the risk of infection and protect the well-being of both patients and staff.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: How Automation is Revolutionizing Medical Claims Processing Accuracy What is Automation in Healthcare? Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics.

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Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Events like power outages or fires can jeopardize patient safety, especially in critical care areas. Every hospital should have a comprehensive disaster response plan that includes communication protocols, patient evacuation procedures, and contingency plans for service continuity.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

The following article is a summary of some of the key points of this episode. Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care. We can start by actively engaging clinicians, demonstrating value on a small scale, and showcasing its impact on better patient care.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the true lifeblood of healthcare delivery, nurses are central to patient care, from long-term and public health to acute care and home health. Decreased graduation rates translate to a shrinking nursing workforce, staffing shortages, nurses working under stress, and the potential for compromised patient safety and outcomes.

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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Veteran’s Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) announced its efforts in patient safety from the 1990s onwards. Partnering with the Patient Safety Network, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, or the Joint Commission allows healthcare organizations to grow.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The evolution of patient safety: From awareness to action The journey toward high reliability in healthcare gained momentum more than two decades ago with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, To Err is Human (1999), which revealed shocking statistics about preventable deaths in hospitals.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

Stacey Johnston, VP and Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health, for an episode of The Better Care Podcast to discuss the key factors that contributed to their success, the challenges faced, and their innovative approach to post-implementation optimization and future-focused initiatives. Some quotes have been slightly edited for brevity.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

With the responsibility of dispensing medications safely and accurately, Pharmacy Technicians must master these concepts to ensure optimal patient care. In this article, we will delve into the importance of mastering drug classifications and recognizing drug interactions in a Pharmacy Technician’s career.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency. This article looks at factors influencing these evolutions. MAs should comply with various protocols.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

In today’s rapidly-evolving health care landscape, the scope of a Pharmacy Technician’s duties has expanded to encompass various aspects of medication management and patient care, making their contributions more crucial than ever.

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Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety. Provide staffing and housing arrangements Severe winter weather can make commuting impossible, yet staffing is critical to sustain operations and patient care, and even more so during emergencies.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

These skilled professionals work in various healthcare settings, such as pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, assisting pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing essential support to patients. Let’s delve into some of these crucial tasks.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

At Northwest Suburban College, we prepare future dental assistants to manage these important tasks with skill and care. In this article, we will delve into the core tasks that make up a dental assistant’s day. The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants, how our Medical Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College incorporates this essential component into the curriculum, and the benefits EHR proficiency brings to healthcare professionals and their patients.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This article will explore key IHS funding sources and grant opportunities that agencies can leverage. Understanding available funding opportunities can help tribal healthcare leaders sustain and expand their programs by enabling improvements in access, infrastructure, and healthcare services.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 26, 2024

Aspiring healthcare professionals seeking rewarding and fulfilling careers with a direct impact on patient care should consider becoming Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy Technicians contribute to a better quality of life for countless patients, and their demand continues to grow as the healthcare industry expands.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

This article will answer the question: What is an EMR system? Definition and Purpose of EMRs EMRs contain essential patient information, such as demographics, diagnoses, clinical notes, medications, lab results, immunization records, and allergy information.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

These versatile professionals work across various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to successful patient outcomes and efficient practice operations.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

We are often the first point of contact for patients when they arrive at the clinic or hospital. Our role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly while providing excellent patient care. Our day typically starts with preparing patients for medical exams.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Among various healthcare professions, becoming a Pharmacy Technician is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patients’ lives. In this article, we will unravel the world of pharmacy technicians, discuss their key responsibilities, and explore the benefits of pursuing this rewarding career path.

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

According to a 2021 FPM Journal article , as healthcare costs spiral higher, more payers are looking to replace the fee-for-service (FFS) system with value-based payment models focused on quality (rather than quantity) care. Gone are the days when the number of patient visits determined a physician’s success.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this article, we’ll look at how the behavioral interview technique can provide deeper insights to better inform your hiring decisions. Tell me about a time when you had to make a quick decision about patient care. Patient safety-mindedness A nurse candidate’s first concern should be patient safety.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the broad considerations, and we will touch on how the right software tools can help you provide excellent care while efficiently managing your practice. Alerts for drug allergies or contraindications enhance patient safety. This includes progress notes , treatment plans, and goals.

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Relias

MARCH 10, 2025

From downed power lines to dangerous driving conditions and more, ice storms can pose a serious problem to patient and staff safety alike. Assess post-storm recovery : After the storm, conduct a safety inspection to check for damage, restore full power, and ensure a safe environment before resuming normal operations.

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Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

More and more healthcare professionals are turning to microlearning as a way to balance it all. What is microlearning? Microlearning is an educational approach that breaks up learning content into small chunks.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic. A healthcare organization’s journey to excellence can foster innovation and identify new design approaches that support safer patient care.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

This article was written in partnership with SimiTree , a leading solution to align your organizational initiatives with your patients wellbeing. However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Educating patients on proper medication use.

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

According to a 2021 FPM Journal article , as healthcare costs spiral higher, more payers are looking to replace the fee-for-service (FFS) system with value-based payment models focused on quality (rather than quantity) care. Gone are the days when the number of patient visits determined a physician’s success.

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Accepted Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

This article will help! positions in retail, restaurant, sales, hospitality, and technical support) Health care administration (e.g., hospital administrators, clinical managers, financial managers, and patient advocates) Improving access to health care (e.g., Want Cydney to help you get Accepted?

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You can also turn patient feedback into a powerful healthcare marketing tool. FROM ONE OF OUR PARTNERS: How to Market a Medical Practice This article shares proven strategies for collecting and utilizing patient feedback. We’ll also go over the nuances and challenges of collecting patient experience data.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. What is transformational leadership?

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Professional Liability Trends and Implications Professional liability trends are evolving as NPs take on greater responsibility for patient care. Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Clinical Competence.

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