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Primary care news round-up (13th February to 19th February 2025)

Practice Index

They describe a patient who found themselves discharged from a service for failing to attend an appointment, in spite of their efforts to reschedule. Call for action on patients awaiting discharge The Government is under pressure to take action over thousands of patients stuck in hospital and waiting for discharge.

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NICU Nurse Adopts Teen Mom of Three Preemie Triplets

Scrubs

When Small’s babies were discharged from the hospital several months after she gave birth, Mullen asked if they could exchange numbers, and the two have been a part of each other’s lives ever since. That’s one of the things we clicked on while I was in the hospital.” But their relationship didn’t end there.

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Highs and Lows

Sensible Medicine

Luciana Luciana’s discharge day was getting close. Her outpatient follow-up appointments were scheduled; we had reviewed her safety plan; she felt well and ready to leave the hospital. Her hospital course was uneventful, and she made good therapeutic use of her time on the unit. Her door was open, and she waved me in.

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Nurse Emeritus Combats Staff Shortages by Keeping Retired Nurses Engaged

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Jefferson Health, which operates 18 hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, recently announced it is using the Nurse Emeritus Program to keep retired nurses engaged. She said the program is already paying off at hospitals around the country by helping new RNs learn the skills they need to excel on the job.

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Doctors’ tributes to nurses in real life

Scrubs

Humble Brilliance “In our training, doctors are so separated from nursing staff that we don’t really get to appreciate their input until we’re independently practicing,” says Anita Swamy, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist and the medical director of diabetes at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Petersburg, Fla.,

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. Hospitals need to be aware of these state-specific rules as well. Think of your documentation as the ironclad defense for your hospital admissions.

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Enhancing Patient Satisfaction with the 5 Ps of Nursing Rounding

Guideway Care

The healthcare industry attempts to enhance patient satisfaction in hospitals through the implementation of the 5 Ps of nursing rounding. The 5 Ps The five Ps in the model for nursing rounding are Pain, Position, Personal needs, Proximity, and Patient Education.