Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Key Takeaway Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have revolutionized nursing documentation, making it more efficient, accurate, and accessible. Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

Additionally, they are exploring solutions for computer-assisted physician documentation (CAPD) that uses AI to help physicians create more accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation. Stacey Johnston They have also requested early adoption of Epic’s summarizer programs to assist with discharge summaries.

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We Care Online

MAY 25, 2024

These systems have revolutionized laboratories’ operations, significantly impacting patient care, lab efficiency, and the healthcare industry. Knowing how to navigate and utilize these systems ensures you can quickly retrieve patient information and test results, facilitating better decision-making and patient care.

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Performance Health

JULY 29, 2024

By systematically identifying, documenting, and mitigating potential risks, healthcare organizations can effectively reduce expenses while enhancing patient care.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 15, 2024

Incident reporting in nursing is a foundational component of establishing a culture of safety within healthcare settings. By documenting and analyzing incidents, nursing professionals can significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and workplace conditions.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the key considerations: Medication Management EHR Requitements Documentation: EHRs should allow comprehensive documentation of medication-related information. Alerts for drug allergies or contraindications enhance patient safety. Tracking patient progress over time informs treatment adjustments.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

The primary purpose of EMRs is to leverage the advantages of software technology to enhance patient care through better data management, streamlined workflows, and more informed decision-making. EMR vs. EHR EMRs are primarily utilized by clinicians to manage patient care within one practice.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

By embracing interoperability, healthcare providers can enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster innovation in the healthcare industry. Empowering medical research: Access to a broader pool of patient data promotes the discovery of new treatments and therapies, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The impact of language barriers on patient care There are many direct and indirect impacts of language barriers on patient care. Provide bilingual medical documentation as a response to lack of access to healthcare Begin by understanding the needs of your patient population.

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DropStat

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurses must perform “safety event reporting,” also called an “unusual occurrence report” or “variance report,” whenever there is: a new adverse event (e.g., a medical error or patient injury) a new awareness about an existing event (e.g., to improve patient safety) a near miss (e.g.,

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Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades ago, healthcare professionals documented patient data in paper charts, which was time-consuming and susceptible to human error. The ICD codes serve multiple purposes: – Clinical: They accurately represent diagnoses and in-patient procedures which aids in efficient patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants, how our Medical Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College incorporates this essential component into the curriculum, and the benefits EHR proficiency brings to healthcare professionals and their patients.

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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. Documentation in the medical record.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

London drive to improve practice safety Practices in London have received a wide-ranging package of support to help them tackle threats to safety. The resources, from the Londonwide Local Medical Committees, deal with threats to the safety of staff and risks to patient safety from overworked staff.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The therapeutic index measures the safety of a drug by comparing the effective dose to the toxic dose. Monitoring and documenting all medications a patient takes helps us avoid harmful interactions. Safe Medication Practices for Medical Assistants Safe medication practices are vital for ensuring patient safety.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Despite its effectiveness, ketamine therapy requires careful oversight. This ensures that patients adhere to their prescribed regimen and allows providers to track treatment consistency.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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MedCerts

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Offered through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) , this examination covers job-relevant topics, such as surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, patient care, operating room management, medical terminology and legal and ethical considerations.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

These technologies are not merely tools but lynchpins in crafting a future where health insights lead to fewer doctor visits and a proactive care management approach. AI is transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care management, making the issue of professional licensure increasingly pertinent.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

Post-acute care organizations face significant challenges in maintaining a skilled workforce. With ongoing staff shortages, high turnover rates, and an increasing demand for quality care, ensuring your staff has the necessary skills and knowledge is essential.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Results from an analysis can systematically uncover where the greatest gaps are occurring — which oftentimes can be the areas of greatest risk, whether they are in patient safety, care quality, patient satisfaction, organizational reputation, or other major pain point.”

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 6, 2025

Their residency program is where these soon-to-be physicians will spend the next 3-7 years, honing their craft through rigorous and round-the-clock patient care. Also document behaviors you hope to avoid. They will be the first to be called/paged/alerted when something goes wrong on the medical wards.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Why this role is emerging: As pharmacists take on more direct patient care responsibilities, especially for managing chronic conditions or providing vaccinations, pharmacy technicians are taking on a larger role in handling prescriptions, inventory, and insurance claims.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency. The expanding workload in the primary care settings has created new opportunities for MAs to take on more responsibilities.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Benefits of Health Information Exchange By facilitating the secure and seamless exchange of patient data, health information exchange empowers healthcare professionals to work collaboratively and provide more efficient, patient-centric care, while working at the top of their license.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Patient portal development ensures epidemiologic safety, and patient care, and reduces human errors. It also streamlines workflow and makes healthcare accessible for patients. They can track their blood pressure, oxygen content, heart rate, and many other parameters from the safety of their home.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Professional Liability Trends and Implications Professional liability trends are evolving as NPs take on greater responsibility for patient care. Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Documentation.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Why It Matters Enhanced Patient Care: Continuous, accurate data from integrated devices empowers clinicians to detect early warning signs, adjust treatments on the fly, and deliver personalized care plans. Arkenea has 13+ years of custom healthcare software development experience to help bring your healthcare project to life.

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