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Understanding Transitional Care Management in Reducing Readmissions

Guideway Care

Key Takeaways Transitional Care Management (TCM) improves care coordination and significantly reduces hospital readmissions through a structured approach that encompasses patient follow-up and communication. Initiatives such as Project RED and BOOST augment care transitions by conducting follow-up calls with patients.

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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes

Relias

What is care coordination? Coordination of care is the process of organizing and integrating health care services for patients across care settings and providers. In emergency care settings, care coordination can involve immediate care, hospital admission, discharge planning, follow-up care, and post-acute care.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information. Because nurses are directly involved with patients on a day-to-day — and often hourly — basis, improving their ability to provide high-quality care is critical to a successful patient safety strategy.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

“One of the goals of the nationwide rollout of VBP is to integrate and coordinate care,” Salisbury-Sizemore said. Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Assessing communication and collaboration.

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

There will be a need to update HIPAA policies and procedures and communicate those changes to patients and health plan members. The Notices of Enforcement Discretion are as follows: Good Faith Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

Oncology nurses in outpatient clinics focus on delivering ongoing care and regular follow-ups, emphasizing continuity of care. Post-discharge oncology patients often face challenges with managing complex treatment plans, which necessitates robust remote care support. Ready to elevate your care delivery?