Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

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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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Common missing or incomplete documentation noted in the dataset included: Lack of a complete patient and family history. Incomplete physical assessment.

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Performance Health

JULY 22, 2024

Improving patient safety relies on the effective management of incident reporting in healthcare. By carefully documenting errors, healthcare leaders can reduce the chance of future incidents in their facilities. The effectiveness of incident reporting in healthcare depends on its design and implementation.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Encourages feedback and works to solve problems related to patient care, patient safety, budget, and staffing.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Several student nurses realize that their clinical instructor has it in for them, ignoring their requests for help during clinical rotations and harshly criticizing them in front of patients and peers. These statements are sadly true, and the problem is too well documented to ignore.

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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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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Unfortunately, this approach fails to consider the long-term impact on patient care and the loss of invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned nurses possess, which is critical to the success of novice nurses. These errors can cause serious harm or adverse outcomes to patients.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Reflecting this need to take a holistic, proactive view of risk, the Guidance underscores the importance of proactively assessing for and managing problems with patient safety and quality of care as an indicator of potential compliance problems. Assessing staffing to ensure appropriate staff numbers, quality, and composition.

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We Care Online

MAY 25, 2024

Laboratory information systems help maintain compliance by providing comprehensive tracking and documentation capabilities. As a lab technician, understanding these systems means ensuring that all processes are well-documented and compliant with regulations, which is essential for passing inspections and maintaining high-quality standards.

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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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Relias

JANUARY 19, 2024

Automate documentation One of the key challenges in compliance management is the extensive documentation required to demonstrate adherence to regulations. Manual documentation processes are time-consuming and prone to human errors and inconsistencies.

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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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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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Coronis Health

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Benefits of Proper Hospital Coding Proper medical coding is useful for hospitals in the following ways: It helps ensure full reimbursement – insurance companies and other healthcare payers rely on hospitals to accurately and completely describe medical tests, procedures, and devices provided for patients.

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Patient Approved

MARCH 17, 2015

. "We are broadening the definition of harm to include disrespectful care, which is every bit as important as an infection in the ICU," says Peter Pronovost, a critical care physician and director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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NHA Now

APRIL 22, 2020

Medical offices and hospitals rely on electronic health records (EHRs) to securely and accurately document patient information. They depend on these systems to organize patient data, medical records, and treatment histories. Electronic health records are important for patient safety, treatment, and satisfaction.

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

Over one-third of health care leaders plan to implement automation in the next 3 years for equipment maintenance and monitoring, clinical documentation and notetaking, and medication management. Least-used yet but most-likely to implement in the next 3 years is automation for workflow prioritization — thing triage for workflow.

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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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Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s patient safety tool, Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals , also provides helpful guidance. All such checks should be documented as well.

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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. With healthcare costs projected to surge by 7% to 9% in 2024, risk management incident reporting has become an essential strategy for addressing these financial challenges.

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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. Establish oversight and documentation protocols Spravato has a built-in reporting system that notifies providers and organizations when a dose is missed.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Blog Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement Read More Scale Your Existing Practice Scale Your Existing Practice Learn More Fragmented Communication and Collaboration Fragmented communication can impede care coordination and compromise patient safety or security.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

Also, EMRs can cut down on manual entry of patient data, reducing the chances of clerical errors Some EMRs can be enhanced with additional error-reduction features such as automated alerts for potential issues such as drug interactions, allergies, and critical lab values.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2023

Yesterday, Microsoft and Nuance announced their automated clinical documentation tool embedded with GPT-4 and the “conversational” (i.e., chat) model.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to exchange patient data across diverse healthcare systems and applications has become paramount for: Bettering patient outcomes: Access to comprehensive patient data allows for coordinated care, reducing medical errors and improving patient safety.

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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 5, 2024

Streamlined intake processes not only improve patient satisfaction but also boost operational efficiency, allowing staff to focus their time and attention on delivering high-quality care. Efficient intake procedures can minimize wait times, reduce paperwork errors, and boost patient satisfaction.

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Performance Health

MARCH 11, 2024

Incident reporting example scenarios are pivotal in understanding the critical role of incident and event documentation within healthcare. Through meticulous analysis, these examples highlight how reporting is fundamental in preventing the recurrence of safety events.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Provide bilingual medical documentation as a response to lack of access to healthcare Begin by understanding the needs of your patient population. Document patients’ language barriers and preferences in their medical records and list which native languages are needed most in your healthcare facility.

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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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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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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider automating administrative tasks from patient scheduling appointment, supporting clinical decision making based on patient data across the continuum of care and regardless of site of care, easing clinical documentation, and providing real-time understanding of risks and areas for improvement.

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MedCerts

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Candidates should also provide documentation of completing a Surgical Technology program within 60 days of graduation. Pathway #3 - Graduate of an NCCT Authorized School (within the last five years) Pathway #3 requires that you provide documentation of completing a Surgical Technology program.

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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. CPT (Current Procedural Terminology): The CPT code set is maintained by the American Medical Association and is used to document medical procedures performed by healthcare providers.

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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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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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Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

The return on investment (ROI) extends beyond compliance and risk mitigation it also improves patient care, workforce retention, and operational efficiency. Enhanced patient safety and satisfaction The primary goal of competency management is to ensure that healthcare professionals provide safe and effective care.

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