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National Patient Safety Goals Depend on Good Communication

Relias

Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly. Use medicines safely.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

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. In broad terms, it’s care management through teamwork.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

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. Effective teamwork is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of the patients care are addressed and optimized.