The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

This will promote collaboration and prevent covered entities from reporting the same incident multiple times in different formats. There is concern that with the threat of enforcement, HIPAA-covered entities may feel compelled to prioritize reporting of incidents over patient safety.

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HIPAA Patient Safety Hospital Collaboration 93

Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

Health Populi’s Hot Points: Achieving these calls-to-action will require collaboration and collective action in health care organizations’ communities. Finally, we get to sustainability which translates into financial as well as environmental challenges.

Triage 71

Triage Appointments Collaboration Scheduling 71

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

hospitals have been working to improve the rate of nosocomial infections in America, there is a long way to go. One in 25 patients in U.S. hospitals still contracts an HAI, the Group’s recent report on HAIs attested. Now, digitally track that information through the patient’s journey during a hospital stay.

Hospital 108

Hospital Collaboration Medication Diagnostics 108

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

Patient Safety 59

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Best Practices Hospital 59

The Healthcare Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Within clinical trials, this includes maintaining stringent safety protocols and managing a variety of adverse events, from mild reactions requiring little to no care to extremely severe events with hefty hospital stays and life-saving medical intervention. Take Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), for example.

Patient Safety 88

Patient Safety Vital Signs Follow-Up Collaboration 88

EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

AI isn’t here to replace doctors; it’s here to give them back their time for patient care. These can help patients find their way around the hospital and save time. This can significantly reduce the risk of errors and improve patient safety.

Patient Care 130

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 130

Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to exchange patient data across diverse healthcare systems and applications has become paramount for: Bettering patient outcomes: Access to comprehensive patient data allows for coordinated care, reducing medical errors and improving patient safety.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Collaboration Communication HIPAA 52

DropStat

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurses must perform “safety event reporting,” also called an “unusual occurrence report” or “variance report,” whenever there is: a new adverse event (e.g., a medical error or patient injury) a new awareness about an existing event (e.g., to improve patient safety) a near miss (e.g.,

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Three in four nurses working in hospitals care about the success of their institution — “they show up and gown up…yet only 57% feel a sense of ownership in their hospitals, leaving leaders to expect 100% quality to be delivered by about half of the nursing workforce.” health system.

Follow-Up 149

Follow-Up Hospital Admissions Best Practices 149

Health Populi

APRIL 26, 2022

Compared with a year ago, more patients and their advocates are seeking quality therapies, innovation, engagement, and integrity from pharmaceutical companies, based on research published today from PatientView. A tenth indicator, patient support during the COVID-19 pandemic, was added in this year’s study. Patient safety.

Patient Advocacy 158

Patient Advocacy Patient Safety Collaboration Patient Support 158

Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

As a nurse manager, I am responsible for the unit’s overall operational needs, which include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance management, patient safety/patient care initiatives, overall team engagement, patient experience initiatives, process improvement projects, and all other business-related needs.

Shared Governance 105

Shared Governance Medication Patient Safety Best Practices 105

Relias

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While most healthcare organizations have eight-hour shifts, many hospitals have relied on 12-hour shifts since the 1970s. But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. With a projected shortfall of over 200,000 nurses by 2030 , hospitals can’t afford to lose staff members.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Hospital 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Pharmacy Technician A Pharmacy Technician’s primary responsibility is to assist pharmacists in managing medications and ensuring patient safety. Pharmacy technicians also collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

Certification 52

Certification Long Term Care Customer Service Insurance 52

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

Improved retention translates to a more experienced and skilled nursing workforce, positively impacting patient safety through better continuity of care.” Back then, a nurse would attend a nursing school run by a particular hospital. Are Universal Residencies Realistic?

Long Term Care 59

Long Term Care Precepting Hospital Patient Safety 59

DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

Studies show that when nurses display empathy with patients, patient anxiety is lessened, leading to patient trust in healthcare and positive healthcare results. A healthcare professional who practices empathy puts patients on their road to emotional recuperation.

Scheduling 40

Scheduling Patient Satisfaction Communication Follow-Up 40

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Knowing that their patients don’t understand what they are saying or the healthcare education they offer can add stress to the nurses’ workday and place obstacles all the way through the patient journey. Should hospitals and health care providers work on overcoming language barriers?

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in acute care hospitals, where responsibility for operational safety is most critical, labor statistics show that about 70% of organizations employ a CMIO. A CMIO has a significant impact on healthcare organizations by increasing efficiency, safety, and technological mobility in using health informatics.

Medication 52

Medication Medical Secretary Patient Care Acute Care 52

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 20, 2024

This [Change Healthcare] attack and many previous ransomware attacks on health systems and their supply chain can have and have had a direct impact on care delivery and patient safety,” said CWG Executive Director Greg Garcia. The CWG intends to release those measures by the end of 2024.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Collaboration Medication Insurance 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Side effects management: Providing information on what to expect, how to manage these effects at home, and when to seek medical attention helps patients navigate side effects from treatments. By doing so, healthcare providers can help minimize discomfort, enhance patient safety, and improve adherence to treatment plans.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Scheduling 52

Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I recently had the privilege of co-presenting a webinar for the American Hospital Association with two colleagues from Memorial Hermann Health System. Memorial Hermann is the largest not-for-profit health system in southeast Texas and spans 17 hospitals and over 260 care delivery sites with 1.7 million patient encounters per year.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Best Practices Patient Care 52

Doximity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Clarence Kong is a 2018 Tylenol Future Care scholar and a 2014 Milken scholar, Dr. Clarence Kong is an emergency resident doctor at Northwell Health - North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is the Chair of Medicine at Mission Hills Community Hospital.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Patient Safety Medication Certification 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Health information exchange (HIE) is the secure and seamless sharing of patient medical information electronically between healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and physicians’ offices. This results in significant benefits for both healthcare organizations and patients.

Unit Organization and Environment 40

Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A well-designed care coordination process benefits patients, providers, and payer organizations. Improved care quality and patient safety, reduced readmissions and ER visits, and lower healthcare costs are just some of the positive outcomes of effective care coordination. Assessing communication and collaboration.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

Health Populi

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I detailed the CleanPlus program that united United Airlines, Clorox, and the Cleveland Clinic relatively early in the pandemic, and this program is part of a larger hospitality industry effort to bolster public confidence in getting back to air travel, hotels, resorts, and other forms of tourism.

Tests 87

Tests Certification Scheduling Transfers 87

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

The new measures included the Birthing-Friendly hospital designation to help reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. This would involve putting resources into place prior to discharging the patient — not just checking a box. Collaborative care models can save lives. Sadly, U.S. rates are continuing to rise.

Hospital 40

Hospital Documentation Discharges Best Practices 40

Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rush Medical College, its main goal is to develop students who will be critical thinkers, who will provide excellent clinical care, patient safety and quality. It promotes collaboration and communication more amongst themselves. You’re not always going to be the physician, the leader with a particular patient.

Medication 52

Medication Admissions Communication Patient Safety 52

Relias

JULY 14, 2022

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Hospitals and health systems have targeted their approaches to these issues and others to help reduce complications through adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols and reducing variation in care.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Acute Care Discharges Insurance 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Research indicated that training would be more effective in smaller doses — with a skills focus instead of lecture focus, with simulations instead of reading, and at the worksite with entire teams instead of in a workshop for only one or two providers from a hospital. However, the U.S. million U.S. In these areas, less than half of U.S.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Acute Care Collaboration Documentation 52

Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

As the director of nursing operations at a world-class pediatric hospital, I hold a multifaceted role encompassing numerous responsibilities. My role extends beyond the provision of patient care and involves strategic decision-making and ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Center’s nursing operations.

Unit Organization and Environment 105

Unit Organization and Environment Transfers Continuing Education Patient Safety 105

Health Populi

MAY 17, 2021

Care settings (think: outside or away from the hospital bed or doctor’s office). How waiting times in hospital emergency departments can be shortened to lower the risks of adverse events and quality problems that can be averted by seeing patients sooner. Medical Deserts. Health equity, and.

Hospital 118

Hospital Tests Huddles/Rounds Collaboration 118

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I collaborated on Track 4, which featured four fascinating and creative solutions with unique and compelling approaches for their hacks. On the digital health supply side, we see $billions of investments flowing into hospital-to-home and patient self-care technologies from wearable devices to Internet-of-Things populating the home (e.g.,

Transfers 127

Transfers Hospital Huddles/Rounds Admissions 127

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Step back to consider the patient journey and continuum of care, from lab tests and radiology imaging to the nurse conversation, the physician exam, and follow-up with a specialist or nutritionist for food-as-medicine counsel. Further value could be realized by integrating Copilot into the EHR.

Unit Organization and Environment 71

Unit Organization and Environment Collaboration Documentation Acute Care 71

Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Collaboration Transformational leaders encourage collaboration and teamwork. Why it makes a difference: In nearly every healthcare setting, teams must work together to serve patients. What is transformational leadership?

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Relias

MAY 19, 2023

But effective nurse management is critical for hospitals and health systems because it is a primary driver of a nursing team’s motivation, performance, and job satisfaction. Autocratic leaders can stifle collaborative decision-making and transparency or hinder an organization’s journey to high reliability by suppressing staff input.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Conflict Resolution Communication Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2024

Jane: A recent analysis of health care info security asserted that, “There is no patient safety without cybersecurity.” What is your take on this with respect to Amedisys’s patient population and home care operations? The line between privacy and security should be a beautiful shade of gray. I really despise that premise.

Patient Safety 71

Patient Safety Collaboration Insurance Huddles/Rounds 71