Practice Index

JANUARY 30, 2025

Community care plan stalling The promise of shifting care from hospitals to community settings has already stalled, MPs have alleged. It found that at least 5% of patients in London rely on practices that are short-staffed, with 28% of practices reporting vacancies.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Care Plan Hospital 52

EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care. We must be very thoughtful, and consider on behalf of the patients, is this going to do harm? We can start by actively engaging clinicians, demonstrating value on a small scale, and showcasing its impact on better patient care.

Patient Care 130

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 130

Minority Nurse

MAY 20, 2022

While use of technology in the healthcare setting is not without challenges, I believe it has a net positive benefit, particularly providing nurses with tools and information to enable rapid critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in patient care. Utilize Education Technology (EdTech) Solutions.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Patient Care Hospital Communication 98

MedQuest College

APRIL 26, 2024

While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. Nurses work independently or as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. 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

Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. reduction in chances for patients who received TCM services.

Discharges 52

Discharges Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Transfers 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Scheduling 52

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Reducing the number of hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, which are nonreimbursable. Increasing reimbursements by effectively treating more clinically complex patients. Reducing hospital readmission rates by consistently attending to risk factors. Reduce Hospital Readmissions. Improve Employee Retention.

Documentation 52

Documentation Certification Hospital Admissions 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In a recent Relias webinar , Sue Grafton, RN, BSN, CWON, Clinical Support Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical, said that nurses might sometimes feel uncomfortable discussing the financial side of patient care decisions. You can provide consistent care if you have accurate documentation of your patient’s care at the hospital.

Documentation 10

Documentation Long Term Care Care Plan Medication 10

Relias

MARCH 10, 2025

The weight of ice can bring down power lines, leaving hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities without electricity. Ice-covered roads can delay staff from reaching work and prevent ambulances from transporting patients in need of urgent care. One of the greatest concerns during an ice storm is power failure.

Long Term Care 40

Long Term Care Emergency Response Follow-Up Patient Safety 40

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. With more conditions being managed on the outpatient side, admitted patients might have multiple comorbidities and complications. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Prolonged services and advanced care planning are often missed, for example.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. With more conditions being managed on the outpatient side, admitted patients might have multiple comorbidities and complications. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Prolonged services and advanced care planning are often missed, for example.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is ramping up survey scrutiny for hospice this year, training surveyors to focus on interdisciplinary group care planning and coordination of care as part of an emphasis on meeting four core Conditions of Participation.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

Minority Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

But one of the things I think nurses need to do is take care of the patient inside of those hospital walls or those clinics. We must cover so much groundwork, strategizing, and working with other groups and disciplines outside hospital walls. We ’ re so focused on caring for others that we don ’ t fill our cups.

Hospital 98

Hospital Certification Patient Care Follow-Up 98

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It is especially important for patients with complex or chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, or transitions of care. ” The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes care coordination as a core competency for nurses and offers a certification for care coordination and transition management.

Care Plan 52

Care Plan Patient Satisfaction Acute Care Collaboration 52

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

A hospice nurse is a trained and licensed practical nurse who specializes in hospice care. They may work in hospitals, residential care facilities, nursing centers, and patients homes to support patients through their final months. In this difficult time, hospice provides much-needed compassion and connection.

Hospice 52

Hospice Vital Signs Care Plan Collaboration 52

We Care Online

JANUARY 15, 2025

Administrative Leadership in Healthcare Healthcare administrators ensure smooth hospital operations, influencing patient satisfaction by minimizing delays and improving access. These leaders develop policies, manage budgets, and oversee workflows that directly impact patient-centered healthcare outcomes.

Patient Centered Care 98

Patient Centered Care Patient Care Care Plan Patient Experience 98

MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A Registered Nurse (RN) takes on more advanced medical responsibilities and plays a critical role in patient care. RNs can work independently or as part of a healthcare team, providing treatment, education, and emotional support to patients and their families.

Vital Signs 59

Vital Signs Long Term Care Triage Follow-Up 59

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Medical device integration refers to the process of connecting clinical devices such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, imaging systems, and wearable sensors, to hospital information systems, EHR/EMR platforms , and other software applications. Challenges in Medical Device Integration 4.1

EHR / EMR 52

EHR / EMR Medication Documentation HIPAA 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

It aims to provide insight into the different responsibilities and specialized knowledge that oncology nurses possess, ranging from dealing with pediatric cases to administering chemotherapy, highlighting their critical roles in patient care. Pediatric oncology nursing reaches past patient interaction within hospital settings.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Collaboration Interdisciplinary Team 52