Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Communicating clearly about medication requirements during transitions of care — either from one hospital setting to another or during a hospital discharge — helps prevent errors. The tragic frequency of suicides in staffed round-the-clock care settings shows the continued need for better identification of at-risk individuals.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Teamwork Follow-Up 52

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

A compliance measure calculates the percentage of patients discharged in the appropriate inpatient or observation bed status—a determinant that can result in major financial repercussions if misclassified. The goal for the compliance measure is to have over 95% of discharges compliant.

Documentation 130

Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Minority Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

But her education journey has provided unique, colorful, resourceful, well-rounded, and practical real-life experiences that helped mold Benjamin into the nurse leader she is today. Because people go to the hospital, they receive care, get discharged, and then they’re in the community with whatever resources they have.

Hospital 52

Hospital Follow-Up Discharges Huddles/Rounds 52

Health Populi

MARCH 17, 2020

In the midst of growing inpatient admissions and test results for COVID-19, Congress is working as I write this post to finalize a round of legislation to help Americans with the costs-of-living and (hopefully) health care in a national, mandated, clarifying way. Some estimates gauge U.S. savings at $400 or less.

Discharges 102

Discharges Insurance Medication Admissions 102

Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Students either in MCIM or in my other classes on campus are doing work on discharge planning tools, research for rare disease platforms. I think if you’re ready, you apply during round one in the November deadline. We have this required practicum project that several people last year submitted business plans for.

Admissions 52

Admissions Follow-Up Scheduling Huddles/Rounds 52