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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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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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.

Patient Safety 52

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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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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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Acute Care Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 52

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.,

Patient Safety 52

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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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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.

Patient Safety 59

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Best Practices Hospital 59

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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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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Scrubs

AUGUST 23, 2023

From the latest infectious disease to proper sanitation and patient safety, every piece of information is crucial. Nurses spend more time with patients than any other type of healthcare provider. Nurses are required to keep track of a lot of important information as it relates to individual health and wellness.

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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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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.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

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.

Documentation 96

Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety Follow-Up 96

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.

Patient Satisfaction 52

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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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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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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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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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Documentation Patient Safety 52

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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Documentation Patient Care Patient Safety 52

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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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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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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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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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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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

Dealing With the Changing Role of Medical Assistants As the responsibilities of medical assistants expand, it is necessary to establish clear guidelines regarding their scope of practice to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. Maintaining patient safety and quality of care cannot be overstated enough.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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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.

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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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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some of the key administrative duties Dental Assistants perform include: – Appointment scheduling and management: Dental Assistants often coordinate patient appointments, ensuring that dental practices run efficiently and that dentists can provide timely care to their patients.

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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.”

Patient Safety 52

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

It allows for resources to be allocated most efficiently, freeing up valuable time for clinicians and staff to focus on patient care and the patient experience. Interoperability and Data Sharing Seamless communication and data sharing between healthcare providers is crucial for effective care coordination and patient safety.

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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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Relias

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These components will enable IHS and its partner organizations to streamline their clinical and administrative workflows, enhance their data collection and analysis, improve their coordination and collaboration with other healthcare providers, and provide patients better access to their health information.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare providers can help by educating patients on how to interpret these documents so that patients are fully aware of their financial responsibilities and can make better informed healthcare planning decisions. Explanation of Benefits (EOB): Understanding an EOB can be complex due to medical codes and insurance jargon.

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Relias

AUGUST 29, 2022

Healthcare providers must deliver the highest quality of care within their legal ability do so, but alternative protocols and courses of action may need to be developed quickly to ensure patient safety. In addition, community organizations, termed “ safety net providers ,” can help support patients who need assistance.

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Relias

AUGUST 5, 2022

It is a documented reality that health outcomes vary due to social determinants , factors such as community resources, family support, income, and access to health care. They also had a solid support system of friends who helped with meals. And they had each other.

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