Practice Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, with these advancements come critical concerns, particularly in relation to patient data security, the risk of insincerity in communication, and the potential for machine-generated policies to lack robust oversight. AI-powered tools can be programmed to handle routine queries, saving time and ensuring consistent responses.

Triage 103

Triage Critical Thinking Communication Documentation 103

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m. with difficulty breathing.

Triage 105

Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105

Emerging RN Leader

MARCH 10, 2024

Consider the following story an Emergency Department Manager recently reported in a manager focus group: “ We have had a triage tent in front of my ED for almost […] The post Who Owns the Patient Experience? appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

Patient Experience 78

Patient Experience Triage Communication 78

Practice Index

AUGUST 22, 2024

Interestingly, only one in four of the Managers we communicated with said they were limiting the number of patient contacts to 25 a day. I think we’re playing something of a waiting game to see how they do and what we can learn from their communication, then we’ll follow suit. I think we have to. We’re simply at breaking point.”

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Triage Appointments Communication 98

Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Encouraging the use of online consultations, phone triage and self-help tools can help the practice as a whole manage time and demand. I also think strengthening our triage systems can help. In the meantime, Practice Managers play a critical role in managing the reduction of patient contacts while still maintaining quality care.

Appointments 97

Appointments Triage Follow-Up Patient Care 97

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.

Communication 87

Communication Diagnostics Outpatient Care Triage 87

MedQuest College

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This involves: – Triage: Prioritizing the severity of the animal’s condition to ensure the most critical cases are treated first. – Vital Signs Monitoring: Checking and recording vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure.

Emergency Response 59

Emergency Response Vital Signs Diagnostics Physical Exams 59

Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

The concept of telemedicine dates back several decades, but recent advancements in digital communication hardware and software have revolutionized its implementation. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Integration with EHR systems ensures seamless communication, documentation, and management of the patient care cycle.

Triage 52

Triage Appointments HIPAA Hospital 52

Minority Nurse

MAY 6, 2022

While the nurse should have years of experience managing emergencies and triage, some common daily responsibilities include providing first aid and educating guests on how to care for medical conditions. Nursing informatics is a field of study that combines the fields of information science, communication and computer science.

Certification 98

Certification Hospital Communication Triage 98

Practice Index

JULY 4, 2024

“This might involve updating training for reception staff, improving triage protocols or enhancing communication with patients about available services. By utilising data effectively, Practice Managers can ensure that their practices operate smoothly, meet patient needs and provide high-quality care.

Triage 52

Triage Appointments Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Prism Career Institute

JUNE 5, 2024

‍ Making and answering phone calls: Ophthalmic medical assistants are usually in charge of communicating with patients over the phone. In addition, they can help triage patient complaints.‍ They can answer questions, give directions, and remind patients about their appointments.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Appointments 52

Mobius MD

APRIL 3, 2024

But in the meantime, providers can take practical steps to communicate more efficiently with staff and patients. Whether you want to reduce EHR time or communicate more effectively with patients, here are eight helpful tips inspired by Jay Winner, MD.

Triage 40

Triage Communication Tests Documentation 40

Practice Index

MAY 9, 2024

In some areas, this will include “fit note trailblazers” which will test new ways of triage and signposting to employment support services. Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, Birmingham and the Black Country are among 15 areas in the project.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Triage Documentation Tests 52

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Use triage systems to grade the appointments according to their urgency. Communicate with Patients Good communication with the patients helps maintain smooth schedules. Ways to enhance communication: Send text messages or email reminders to decrease no-shows. Would you like to become a medical administrative assistant?

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Appointments Scheduling Communication 40

Relias

JULY 2, 2024

Virtual nursing is focused on the role, scope, and practice of nurses, who perform tasks such as triage, assessment, care coordination, medication management, chronic disease management, and patient education. Virtual nursing is more likely to involve synchronous communication, which means that the nurse and the patient interact in real time.

Communication 52

Communication Best Practices Vital Signs Triage 52

19 Labs

AUGUST 19, 2020

Zoom was the top downloaded app on the playstore in the first few months of the pandemic and almost all hospitals and health care systems use Zoom, Skype, or other tools for internal communication between physicians, nurses, and staff. So why not expand and communicate with the patients using Zoom or Skype for Business?

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Scheduling Triage Communication 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves communicating and collaborating with patients, their families, and their health care teams to ensure that the patient’s needs and preferences are met and that the best possible outcomes are achieved. What is care coordination? Deliver high-quality care that is consistent with the best evidence-based standards of practice.

Care Plan 52

Care Plan Patient Satisfaction Acute Care Collaboration 52

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

WEF identified three areas of opportunity for patient-first GenAI in health care, addressing: Health education assistance and lifestyle support, designed for consumers and caregivers; Co-pilots for patient triage, the “first-mile” to help understand where to direct patients for diagnosis or treatment; and, Disease management interventions for monitoring, (..)

Collaboration 108

Collaboration Best Practices Medication Triage 108

Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Encourage open communication and feedback from all team members to identify opportunities for streamlining processes and maximizing everyone’s efficiency. You might also designate a staff member to triage and respond to inquiries so messages don’t pass through multiple people.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Scheduling Physical Exams 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Fourth, new patients may now get a controlled substance prescription via telemedicine (meaning, without an in-person examination) if the telemedicine communication was conducted using an audio-visual, real-time, and two-way interactive communication system. The public echoes this sentiment.

Triage 52

Triage Follow-Up Communication Medication 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

For health systems, this shift is becoming an attractive way to deal with triaging care to the most cost-effective site that can ensure optimal health outcomes and address consumers’ personal goals and expectations for health engagement.

Triage 75

Triage Hospital Medication Follow-Up 75

Walker Info - Patient Experience

JULY 18, 2023

Centralized CX Triage Team: For situations where there isn’t an assigned owner or where the volume of accounts is high or more transactional in nature, it may be appropriate to identify a team to handle this activity. They are a good candidate to task with ensuring issue resolution – especially for relational surveys.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation Triage 52

Arkenea

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

ChatGPT Facilitating Translation in Healthcare Patients find it difficult to understand the medical jargon, and this can hamper communication between patients and doctors. It also exceeded the online symptom checker’s triage accuracy. Hence, to improve interactions, ChatGPT AI technology can be used in healthcare.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Discharges Problem Solving Skills Appointments 52

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The goal of developing patient portal software is to keep patients engaged, increase health literacy, and build communication between healthcare providers and patients. Chatbots and Chats Chatbots help to enhance patient portals by assisting in payments, offering status conditions of their claims, and helping with patient triage.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Appointments Scheduling Tests 52

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You can use these resources to communicate the outcomes: Performance management – Outcome dismissal [PLUS] Disciplinary – Notification of dismissal with notice [PLUS] For lateness, how many warnings should you give before dismissing the staff member? The nurse is currently on holiday.

Clinic Management 52

Clinic Management Follow-Up Triage Tests 52

MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Key Responsibilities of an LPN: – Monitoring patients’ vital signs – Administering medications – Assisting with personal hygiene and mobility – Wound care – Communicating patient needs to RNs and doctors Real-Life Scenario for an LPN: Imagine working in a long-term care facility. What is an RN?

Vital Signs 59

Vital Signs Long Term Care Triage Follow-Up 59