NHA Now

JULY 29, 2020

While performing patient transfers, patient care technicians are at high risk of these types of injuries. Safe movement bolsters patients’ health and is required for the completion of many personal care tasks, diagnostic testing, and medical procedures. Patients are also at risk for falls and injuries as you assist them.

Transfers 40

Transfers Continuing Education Best Practices Diagnostics 40

Arkenea

JANUARY 28, 2025

NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) Proposal The NCCIH in the United States is accepting proposals and recommendations from medical device developers for Small Business Technology Transfer Grants. Each pilot project will test a technology prototype in a healthcare setting for a period of approximately 4-9 months.

Collaboration 89

Collaboration Transfers Medication Huddles/Rounds 89

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Contributing factors for these diagnosis-related claims included the failure of an NP to order a diagnostic/lab test to establish a diagnosis, failure to obtain a complete history and physical of the patient, and failure to refer a patient to higher level care. The patient was transferred to the ED and diagnosed with sepsis.

Documentation 98

Documentation Vital Signs Diagnostics Patient Safety 98

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Further diagnostic tests reveal that the mass is a malignant neoplasm. Mr. Salzo’s diagnostic presentation appeared typical for asthma. Conclusion Mr. Salzo, transferred to an oncology unit, begins cancer treatment. Salzo starts the intravenous (IV) antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 1 gm twice daily.

Triage 105

Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105

Arkenea

DECEMBER 8, 2024

FHIR uses REST (Representational State Transfer) as the basis of API and for data transfer. Drawback of APIs in healthcare is the lack of design, proper testing, and monitoring tools. Application programming interfaces allow information systems to streamline communication and transfer data.

Transfers 52

Transfers Tests Insurance Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Leading medical institutions utilize various IT systems to manage and operate their diagnostic, treatment, and administrative services. HL7 steps in as the ideal solution, useful for transferring electronic data across two or more healthcare systems. This could be a request for a diagnostic test or prescription for medication.

Transfers 52

Transfers Discharges Communication Documentation 52

Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding. You also would be required to take a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) – a diagnostic test that students take as they go through the admissions process.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Medical Terminology Admissions Follow-Up 52