DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Veteran’s Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) announced its efforts in patient safety from the 1990s onwards. Partnering with the Patient Safety Network, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, or the Joint Commission allows healthcare organizations to grow.

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Health Populi

APRIL 21, 2021

The report dives into the stakeholder groups, offering market maps with examples of companies and innovators in each innovation space, from digital front doors like Dexcare, Phreesia and Doctor.com, scheduling access via Symplr, ZocDoc and DocASAP, and digital diagnosis and triage from Gyant and K Health, et.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 5, 2023

Under these two models, providers must make decisions together when treating patients, as opposed to administering treatment in isolation. Tips for Switching to a Value-Based Model of Care If your facility is interested in adopting a value-based system, use these tips to improve patient outcomes.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. Example: Creating a goal to increase the number of staff members that are bilingual by 12% in one year to provide better care for non-English speaking patients.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As AI applications continue to improve, they will be able to absorb or assist with a host of tasks, from scheduling to reporting to triage in imaging studies, freeing the radiologists to devote more time to the more enriching aspects of our work, and the reason we chose this challenging profession.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

It involves improving processes, promoting cohesion among staff, and facilitating seamless communication—internally and externally. Instances of miscommunication or challenges in accessing patient information may lead to errors or delays in care delivery.

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Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

Experience “happens” in clinical care encounters as well as in “process” situations such as scheduling appointments and waiting times. Experience “happens” in clinical care encounters as well as in “process” situations such as scheduling appointments and waiting times.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. It allows for resources to be allocated most efficiently, freeing up valuable time for clinicians and staff to focus on patient care and the patient experience.

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

This type of connection, referred to as a therapeutic relationship, has the potential to drastically improve patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes. Three main characteristics help cultivate this strong bond: trust, communication, and empathy between the parties involved, nurses and patients alike.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Moreover, they empower patients to participate actively in their care, leading to fewer phone calls to the office, better adherence to treatment plans, and improved health outcomes. Further, this fosters an environment of shared decision-making, where patients feel more involved and invested in their healthcare journey.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Language barriers in healthcare mean that the patient and healthcare services providers do not speak the same language. How Dropstat can help: Schedule a medical interpreter in each shift to overcome language barriers Dropstat is an AI-powered nurse scheduling app that uses cutting-edge technology to schedule nurses and healthcare staff.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

MAs today play a vital role in managing and updating EHRs to ensure accurate and accessible patient information, streamline administrative tasks, and facilitate open communication within the healthcare team. Medical assistants serve as a bridge between doctors, patients, and other allied health professionals.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

As the demand for skilled Medical Assistants continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for those entering the field to be well-versed in EHRs, not only to maximize workplace efficiency but also to ensure patient safety and privacy.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

We train our students to double-check their work to avoid medication errors, ensuring patient safety. Communication skills are also vital. Pharmacy technicians often interact with patients who have questions about their medications. This includes verifying the correct medication, dosage, and instructions are provided.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

These professionals must have a firm understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and basic emergency care principles to ensure patient safety and comfort. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively are critical for managing these diverse responsibilities.

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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.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Aspects of the Patient Experience The most important aspect of patient experience is the success of a healthcare plan. Patient safety and health is priority number one. However, several other factors impact the patient experience. 21 Steps to Improve Patient Experience 1. Communicate standard timelines.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Their key tasks include: Chairside assistance: Dental Assistants work closely with dentists during dental procedures, ensuring the availability of necessary instruments, preparing patients for treatment, and maintaining a sterile environment.

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MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The absence of radiation exposure reduces potential long-term health risks and aligns with the medical community’s commitment to prioritizing patient safety. The post The Impact of Sonography on Patient Care appeared first on Medquest.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct patient care is essential, and nurses play a pivotal role in establishing rapport and making patients feel at ease.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

For many patients, med management offers distinct advantages of efficiency and convenience, whereas frequent and lengthy therapy appointments may be costly and difficult to fit into a busy schedule of work and family obligations. Integration with pharmacies ensures seamless communication and reduces manual errors.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. Proper training in radiography ensures accurate images and patient safety. We also emphasize the importance of communication skills. We also focus on teaching administrative tasks.

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Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge. They are also required to complete compliance training and pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay updated and deliver high-quality care. More and more healthcare professionals are turning to microlearning as a way to balance it all.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A patient portal is a mobile and/or web-based solution that offers access to healthcare and medical data (health records, personal profiles, payments, etc.) The goal of developing patient portal software is to keep patients engaged, increase health literacy, and build communication between healthcare providers and patients.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Patient education takes place through patient teaching, when nurses teach, influence, and empower patients to manage and perform aspects of medical care on their own confidently. Patient education is one of the most important parts of nursing care. </p>

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ability to Oversee Massive Systems Typically, the chief medical information officer oversees broad systems, including electronic medical records (EMR) and centralized scheduling systems for nursing staff management. Why is a CMIO important in healthcare institutions?

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Travel and flex nursing is known for high pay, which happens to be the number one motivator for becoming a travel nurse, followed by dissatisfaction with management and desire for flexible work schedules. Staff nurses and travel nurses can successfully help manage patient care. Transparency and communication with nursing leaders.

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Coronis Health

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This release, along with the update to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule , provides us with the full landscape of what CMS expects and how we are to comply with the QPP. If you are participating in an ACO and have any questions about how the APM works, let your account executive know, and we can review your options.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This comprehensive view helps providers make informed decisions, avoid duplicative tests, and provide more effective patient-centered and longitudinal care. Coordinated care involves the collaboration and communication among different healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive and seamless healthcare services to patients.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As previously posted , Provincial Enterprise Imaging (PEI) is replacing the IMPAX system as the new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The next phase of implementation was originally scheduled for March 4, 2025 in Edmonton Zone. However, PEI implementation in the Central Zone has revealed new issues in the PEI system.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

As previously posted , Provincial Enterprise Imaging (PEI) is replacing the IMPAX system as the new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The next phase of implementation was originally scheduled for January 21, 2025 in Central Zone. However, last week PEI experienced two unexpected outages affecting North Zone operations.

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