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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shauna Johnson

Minority Nurse

At nursing school, Johnson fell in love with working with geriatric patients; now, she works in Luminis Health’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are trained to complete clinical and administrative job duties, but most focus on one or the other, although some provide both. The Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute is an example of a postsecondary training program that prepares aspiring medical assistants to work in the healthcare industry.

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The Fatal Five in IDD: How to Prevent Sepsis

Relias

Sepsis is potentially a life-threatening medical emergency, which happens when an existing infection triggers a chain reaction throughout the body. It can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death if not treated quickly. For one, some individuals with IDD have difficulty communicating that they don’t feel well.

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Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

Traditionally, patient data has been stored in disparate systems, creating information silos across healthcare organizations. Patient Frustration: Decreased patient satisfaction over the frustration of repeatedly providing medical history to different healthcare providers, leading to a diminished sense of trust in the healthcare system.

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How To Become A Medical Assistant?

MedAssistantEDU.org

Featured Programs: Sponsored School(s) Purdue Global Featured Program: Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Request Info Liberty University Featured Program: Associate of Applied Science – Medical Office Assistant Request Info Rasmussen University Featured Program: Medical Assisting Diploma program Request Info Who Is A Medical Assistant?

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Physician Spotlight: Dr. Faisel Syed

Doximity

So, I grew up in this environment where I felt like nothing was off the table. So, ChenMed only partners with insurance companies who allow the organization to take on full risk, so then the conversation went further. Dr. Syed: Well, the pandemic had a huge impact on, of course, my life personally, and our organization.