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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Observation vs Outpatient in a Bed After the end of medically necessary services (i.e. post procedure), the hospital’s utilization review team can provide patients with an ABN for observation or place them in outpatient care where there is no associated room and board charge.

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Working in Hospitals vs. Clinics vs. Long-Term Care: Which Environment is Right for You?

We Care Online

Team Collaboration: Working in a hospital means being part of a larger healthcare team. You’ll collaborate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care to patients. They provide outpatient care, meaning patients come in for treatment and then go home the same day.

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Our Pandemic Lessons: Listening to Michael Dowling – a #HIMSS21 Wrap-Up

Health Populi

Now the question is, going forward, to make sure we don’t forget to meet the challenge of health inequities and disparities, and “don’t let public officials forget about it,” Dowling urged, recommending that we all collaborate with community-based organizations and directly with communities adversely impacted by the pandemic.

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Vanderbilt Nursing Professor Receives $3.6M to Study Telemedicine and Post-intensive Care Syndrome Recovery

Minority Nurse

million over five years to examine, with her collaborators, the efficacy of telemedicine services among people recovering from post-intensive care syndrome. Primary care providers—and even ICU clinicians taking care of these patients—do not know much about PICS.”

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kendra Coles

Minority Nurse

Coles is known for optimizing performance and outcomes for obstetric and neonatal populations , achieved through fostering collaboration and building multidisciplinary teams. My clinical experiences include caring for patients in Labor and Delivery, Mother, Baby, and Nursery. She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment.

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Medical Assistant vs. Nursing: Understanding the Key Differences

MedQuest College

Nurses, on the other hand, have a broader scope of practice and are licensed healthcare professionals who can provide direct patient care, assess patients’ health status, develop care plans, administer medications, and perform medical procedures. They may specialize in areas such as podiatry, ophthalmology, or dermatology.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Physician’s offices offer a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, making them an excellent choice for those who enjoy building relationships with patients and working closely with a small healthcare team. Outpatient Care Centers Outpatient care centers specialize in providing medical services without the need for hospitalization.