CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Faster Turnaround Processing Times Automation accelerates processes like discharge planning and procurement of medical supplies. Time and money saved are better spent elsewhere, such as patient care. For example, of the $372 billion spent on administrative complexity in the U.S. healthcare system, an additional $16.3

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

Elise Valdes, PhD, is the primary author; I am maternal patient safety lead; and my colleague, Rola Aamar, PhD, is one of the leads in behavioral health at Relias. Our study examined results of a survey of both acute care and behavioral health team members who worked with pregnant and post-pregnant patients.

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Acute Care Follow-Up Patient Safety Discharges 98

EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

We don’t aim for a full hundred percent because we want to ensure providers can add their own flair to the messages.” – Dr. Stacey Johnston They have also requested early adoption of Epic’s summarizer programs to assist with discharge summaries.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Documentation Discharges Medical History 130

Health Populi

JUNE 27, 2024

Next, to the process factors — which involve scheduling, ease of billing and paying, and clear treatment plans at the point of discharge. The most important of these, most consumers say, is the ability to schedule an appointment or procedure within a reasonable timeframe.

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Discharges Scheduling Appointments Billing 62

DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Teaching patients and their families also allows nurses to feel satisfaction in nursing care, with positive outcomes for nurses, such as nurse job retention. With patient teaching, the nurse is a guide and support and is responsible for how the patient continues nursing care after leaving the care setting.

Patient Education 40

Patient Education Discharges Documentation Scheduling 40

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. As part of discharge planning.

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Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

“One consideration is to reach out to former colleagues who have retired from the organization to assist in mitigating a healthcare staffing shortage,” said Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Patient Safety and Quality Executive at Relias. “A 5 – Consider arrangements with other care facilities and organizations.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Acute Care Long Term Care Discharges 52

Relias

JULY 14, 2022

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. is more than double the rate of 10 other high-income countries, according to a 2020 report from The Commonwealth Fund.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Acute Care Discharges Insurance 52

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

During discharge planning when documenting in the electronic medical record, the care team should perform a thorough assessment of behavioral and social risks and act on any identified risks to ensure appropriate evaluation and care. This would involve putting resources into place prior to discharging the patient — not just checking a box.

Hospital 40

Hospital Documentation Discharges Follow-Up 40

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Chemotherapy Nurses Nurses who specialize in chemotherapy are skilled in the safe delivery and management of cancer treatments, paying close attention to drug interactions and necessary safety measures. Post-discharge oncology patients often face challenges with managing complex treatment plans, which necessitates robust remote care support.

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