Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Their versatile skill set allows them to perform both clinical and administrative tasks, bridging the gap between direct patient care and efficient healthcare administration. Medical Assistants also play a significant role in preventive medicine, assisting with screenings, patient education, and follow-up care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Appointments 52

Mobius MD

MAY 15, 2024

Consider that most outpatient visits consist of four stages : Gathering data Physical examination and data synthesis Medical decision-making Patient education and implementing plan-of-care In a traditional practice model, the physician is responsible for all or most of these four stages. I never document at home.

Documentation 59

Documentation Clinical Assistant Medical Assistant Follow-Up 59

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By incorporating care coordination practices such as risk assessment, care planning, care transitions, patient education, patient navigation, telehealth, and home visits, care coordination teams can bring in resources to help patients navigate health concerns that span physical, behavioral, and social risk factors and needs.

Care Plan 52

Care Plan Patient Satisfaction Acute Care Collaboration 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This week’s National Nephrology Nurses Week helps bring attention to the specialty care nephrology nurses provide and the way they help their patients manage their disease and symptoms. Nephrology nursing requires a strong set of communication and care management skills. My husband is a chronic kidney disease patient.

Patient Education 59

Patient Education Patient Safety Follow-Up Care Plan 59

Minority Nurse

MARCH 15, 2023

March is National Kidney Month and Minority Nurse caught up with nephrology nurse Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, CNN to find out what it’s like to be a nurse in this specialty. My role includes staff training, patient education, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research.

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Patient Care 98

Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

In recent years, virtual care has been gaining popularity among both patients and providers, and for good reasons. This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Afraid to speak up, employees may hesitate to disclose a mistake, directly jeopardizing patient safety. This type of fear-induced workplace culture adds an additional source of anxiety to an already stressful profession, further impacting a nurse’s ability to effectively care for patients.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Discharges Communication Outpatient Care 52