Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As a dental administrative assistant, one of your priorities will be to ensure patient confidentiality by keeping personal and medical information private and secure. Patient confidentiality is a legal obligation and a basis for trust between patients and healthcare providers.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Confirm Appointments It’s best practice to provide patients with reminder or confirmation calls the day before their appointment. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules. Squeeze in these patients if there is space or politely ask them to wait or come later.

Appointments 40

Appointments Scheduling Medical History Follow-Up 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Follow these best practices for documenting group treatment: Be specific. Record the focus of each session, techniques used, and each participant’s engagement and progress. Keep a clear record of who attended so you can document the size of each gathering and gauge which patients participate regularly.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

APRIL 24, 2024

Templates prompt you to capture all the important details of your patient: their demographics, their symptoms/diagnosis, and your plan. They also promote consistency in patient records so that sharing information between providers is easier. Because outcome scoring is measurable, it can be used as a concrete goal.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Documentation 52

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Table of Contents Why Mobile EHR Applications Essential Features of Mobile EHR Applications Challenges in Mobile EHR Application Development Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development Role of Custom Development in Mobile EHR Applications Why Mobile EHR Applications? Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development 1.

Tests 52

Tests Medical History HIPAA Best Practices 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

This responsibility ensures that the pharmacy has the necessary medications and supplies available for patients at all times. They also handle administrative duties, such as answering phone calls, processing insurance claims, and managing patient records, which keeps the pharmacy’s operations running smoothly.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Communication Follow-Up Patient Safety 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

EHR Integration: An effective EHR system supports telehealth by maintaining consistent and accurate patient records across in-person and virtual visits, facilitating better continuity of care. With a large volume of transactions, streamlined RCM practices become even more critical to prevent financial bottlenecks.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 24, 2024

Administrative Expertise In addition to their clinical duties, dental assistants often contribute to the smooth functioning of dental practices through administrative tasks. These responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance claims, and ordering supplies.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Sterilization Certification Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Strengthening Time Management and Organizational Abilities Medical assistants are often responsible for managing clinical schedules, tracking patient records, and coordinating appointments, making strong organizational and time management skills paramount to success in their careers.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Huddles/Rounds Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

After patient times, medical assistants often move to the front desk to handle administrative tasks. These duties can include scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, and updating patient records. Efficiently managing these tasks ensures the office runs without any snags.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Medical History Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mastering non-verbal cues promotes a cohesive, supportive environment that fosters collaboration and improves overall patient care. Written Communication: Strong written communication skills are vital for preparing accurate and concise documentation, such as patient records, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions.

Communication 52

Communication Medication Medical Assistant Collaboration 52

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

By prioritizing data privacy and security measures and implementing best practices for safeguarding sensitive patient information, practices can maintain the confidentiality of EHR data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40

CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Finally, schedule time in each appointment for patients to ask questions. Provide Personalized Service Encourage staff to add notes to patient records. Direct staff to work with patients when filling out the treatment plan. Train Staff in Patient Relations Create best practices for talking to patients.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Patient Satisfaction Scheduling 52

Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

Security measures: Implement robust security measures, including encryption for data transmission and compliant storage solutions, to safeguard patient information. Patient education: Educate patients on the benefits and limitations of virtual care, guiding them on when to seek virtual consultations and when in-person visits are necessary.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

These responsibilities may include: – Scheduling Appointments: Managing patient appointment schedules, coordinating between providers and patients, and handling appointment reminders. – Medical Records: Maintaining accurate and updated patient records, ensuring the confidentiality and security of the information.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Continuing Education Sterilization Appointments 52

Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Tracking patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness allows practitioners to gauge the efficacy of interventions and tailor treatment plans accordingly. By analyzing the data gathered from patient records, practitioners can identify successful strategies and refine their approaches to achieve even better results over time.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

To maintain privacy when using SDOH data, healthcare organizations should: Implement robust data governance policies Establish clear guidelines for data access and sharing Utilize advanced data anonymization techniques By following these best practices, organizations can leverage SDOH data while safeguarding patient privacy.

Discharges 52

Discharges HIPAA Admissions Medical Assistant 52

Relias

MARCH 31, 2023

These individuals manage a budget, organize shift schedules, monitor compliance, and maintain and secure patient records. The hands-on part of their role includes hiring, training, and evaluating nurses, setting departmental goals, observing patients, and providing medical care.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Certification Huddles/Rounds Best Practices 52

Ciox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We have been committed to partnering with providers to securely share patient data outside of their organizations for 40+ years, enabling the exchange of more than 60 million patient records per year. Our digital ROI network has now reached more than 70,000 U.S.

Patient Experience 40

Patient Experience Patient Care Best Practices Patient Records 40

CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Insurance Eligibility: Verify insurance coverage and obtain pre-authorization to confirm the patient’s health plan covers treatments and predictable payments. Accurate patient records and monitoring insurance changes are crucial.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Medical Coding Insurance 52

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Individuals suffering from substance abuse disorder (SUD) must also be able to get the treatment they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has meant changes needed to be made to 42 CFR Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (Part 2) regulations. 21 st Century Cures Act.

HIPAA 124

HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Transfers 124

MedQuest College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

. – CAD/CAM Systems: For practices that use CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing), dental assistants may assist in the creation of crowns and other dental restorations. How Dental Assistants Contribute to Patient-Centered Care Dental assistants contribution to patient-centered care.

Patient Centered Care 52

Patient Centered Care Certification Sterilization Follow-Up 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this step-by-step guide to taking perfect clinical notes, we will cover the following: Why write clinical notes The importance of context What to include in a clinical note Tips for better clinical documentation Basic legal considerations Open clinical notes How to keep documentation efficient This guide is a compilation of best practices.

Documentation 52

Documentation Communication Follow-Up Vital Signs 52