Scrubs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new grad joining the fray, you’ll find golden insights and proven tips to increase your productivity, reduce stress, and, most importantly, still deliver outstanding patient care. It’s time to transform the way you manage your time and stand up to your most persistent foe. Shall we begin? The Importance of Time Management in Nursing Time management is integral in nursing.
Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
OCTOBER 18, 2023
I recently received the following question: As a [credentialed medical assistant], am I allowed to change prescription medications (e.g., discontinue, stop date, different doses, new medication)? I work in the infusion room. My company started making infusion medical assistants responsible for this with no training.
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Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most valuable content in my programs, they inevitably tell me they come away “very happy to know that I am not alone in some of the behaviors that I am seeing.” These nurse leaders at the frontlines are observing what […] The post Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
EvidenceCare
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Originally published on EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, TN | October 18, 2023 HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certification validates EvidenceCare is committed to strong cybersecurity and meeting key regulations to protect sensitive data. EvidenceCare , the innovative, EHR-integrated clinical decision support software company, today announced that the EvidenceCare Platform, has earned certified status by HITRUST for information security.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 6, 2023
“We definitely do see a slight change compared to the total population, we do see a slight pullback in overall basket,” the CEO of Walmart US is quoted in Bloomberg. “Just less units, slightly less calories.” With patients’ use GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro fast-rising in the pharmacy market, so are the concerns of companies that stock the-middle-of-the-grocery-store aisles for processed foods like sweet and salty snacks.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Last week, I discussed Dr. William Makis' false claims of "turbo cancers" due to COVID-19 vaccines. Now it's hydroxychloroquine-promoting epidemiologist Harvey Risch's turn. The post He pushed hydroxychloroquine three years ago: Harvey Risch and false claim of “turbo cancers” caused by COVID-19 vaccines first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) Board of Trustees, other AAMA volunteer leaders, and AAMA staff salute all medical assistants on this 2023 Medical Assistants Recognition Day—October 18, 2023.
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 22, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN For many months, nurse leaders have been asking me why we are not more honest with the public about what is happening in our healthcare delivery system. One emergency department nurse leader related the following story that is so similar to others that I have heard: My […] The post Getting Honest with the Public appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
EvidenceCare
OCTOBER 16, 2023
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advancements. Dr. Brian Fengler of EvidenceCare interviewed Dr. Damon Broyles of Mercy Technology Services for an episode of The Better Care Podcast , and throughout this interview it became evident that numerous innovations are shaping the future of the industry.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A few months ago, a sensational letter came out in JAMA Pediatrics. The authors took California school children out of the classroom, and had them line up in the school yard. Then a dog sniffed them to see if they had COVID19. Students were told not to look backwards at the dog, but inevitably some students must have snuck a peak. The dog sat down next to suspected COVID19 kids, indicating they might have COVID19 (towards their peers).
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Overselling the vaccine in 2021 was not being pro-vaccine. It was pro-stop-worrying-about-the pandemic, from the doctors who assured us herd immunity was imminent. The post Overhyping Vaccines Wasn’t Pro-Vaccine. It Was Pro-Stop-Worrying-About-COVID. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Scrubs
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In the fast-paced healthcare industry, nurses are the unsung heroes. They provide care, compassion, and expertise. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing marks a stride for RNs aiming to advance their careers. Online education has opened doors for convenient learning. It makes skill enhancement simpler for busy professionals. This article explores the top online Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Nurses are integral to every community, and not just from the perspective of simply providing critical medical services. Your field experiences have likely made it clear to you that you impact patients’ lives through your empathy, social sensitivity, and hard-earned knowledge. One of the often overlooked areas in which nurses are influential is helping to address injustice, even environmental racism.
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 11, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post When Nurses Lack Empathy appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 26, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Autonomous coding enjoys a high level of trust among healthcare finance professionals who use or plan to use the technology, with 45 percent indicating it often works well and 16 percent placing complete trust in […] The article AGS Health-HFMA Survey Finds Healthcare Finance Professionals Have High Expectations for, Limited Understanding of Autonomous Coding appeared first on electronicheal
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In the United States, Covid vaccine policy continues to be out of step with the world and out of touch with the people. If the CDC wishes to regain trust, they should make honesty, not simplicity their guiding principle. Subscribe now Once again, a new Covid vaccine has debuted, and once again, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a recommendation that baffles me.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
A prominent oncologist and cancer biologist, Wafik El-Deiry, recently amplified claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause "turbo cancer," wanting a "civil discourse about science and actual answers that are missing." Unfortunately, calls for "civil discourse" by an eminent oncologist about unfounded claims only lends undeserved credibility to them. So, once more into the fray.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The latest read from ONC, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, tells a story about patients’ growing use of online portals, medical records, and smartphone apps to access personal health information. We now have solid evidence empowering us to disagree with Col, Nathan Jessup, the iconic character played by Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, who responded to Tom Cruise’s Lt.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Pediatric nurses often say the field of pediatric nursing is something that calls to them for varied reasons, but helping children and their families is a top goal. Michaela Lewis, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS, CPN, CPEN, CNE, CNE-cl,VA-BC, CCRN is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing , and says making a positive difference for the children and families she cares for is so rewarding.
Relias
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Everyone was impacted by the by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Everyone suffered a loss of some sort. This could be a loss of familiar routine, a sense of personal safety, time with loved ones, and of course, a family member who became sick or died. This collective trauma has led many to ask, “How can you support staff after a crisis?” As COVID-19 continues to wane, it’s important that we reflect on the lessons learned during the pandemic.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 25, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Accidents can be confusing and scary, whether they’re small accidents or big ones. When accidents happen, it’s not just the physical pain that people have to deal with; they also have to navigate the complicated […] The article 7 Essential Healthcare Rights Every Accident Victim Should Know appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
This is a story about a common practice that bothers me. The example I will use involves the treatment of patients who have multiple coronary lesions. The two choices are placing multiple stents or having coronary bypass surgery. More on the specifics in a moment. The general concept is how trials measure, report and interpret outcomes. Before any experiment, choices have to be made about which outcome(s) to measure.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Tech bro turned antivax influencer Steve Kirsch is claiming that Michigan State University economist Mark Skidmore has been "exonerated" after having had a paper retracted claiming 278K deaths from COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 alone. In reality, Skidmore just republished a revised version of his retracted paper in an antivax journal after the MSU IRB failed miserably in its oversight duties.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Patients’ comfort in artificial intelligence is linked to familiarity with the technology, a consumer survey from GlobalData learned. Among patients unfamiliar with AI, 42% are uncomfortable, and another 50% feel neither comfortable nor uncomfortable with the technology. However, among patients familiar with AI, 60% feel comfortable with visiting a medical practice that uses AI.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Nurses have an embarrassment of riches to choose from when planning their nursing education journey and professional career in healthcare. From entry-level Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a terminal degree like a PhD or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), there are a myriad of pathways in the nursing profession. For many nurses, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is an achievable goal worth the effort in terms of the return on investment it can offer.
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 29, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The student loan repayment holiday is officially over, and many nurses now add student loan repayments to their monthly bills. Nurse managers tell me that many nurses are stressed because of the amounts owed by both them and their spouses for education. Student loans are but one […] The post The Impact of Social Determinants of Work Health appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 25, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Andy McDonald, vice president of operations, Salucro. Every profession has its own ‘bucket list’ — a collection of goals that people aim to achieve during their career. For revenue cycle leaders in healthcare, their […] The article Building a Strategic Bucket List: 5 Priorities for Healthcare Revenue Cycle Leaders appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Sensible Medicine
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Sudden cardiac death due to ventricular rhythm disturbances are rare but highly public. It’s strange and curious because you don’t expect healthy athletes to suffer serious cardiac issues. Recently three prominent athletes have survived sudden cardiac death. Christian Erikson, a Danish soccer player, Damar Hamlin, an American football player and Bronny James, son of Lebron James.
Science Based Medicine
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The New York Times and Ted Kaptchuk feed into more confusion about placebo effects. The post Placebo Effect Revisited first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Health Populi
OCTOBER 9, 2023
What if… you were given the opportunity to build a health system from scratch in this new era of platforms, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, curious-digital-empowered consumers, and collaborators in retail and community settings operating close to peoples’ homes and workplaces? With the HLTH 2023 Conference meeting up in Vegas these past couple of days, this “what if” scenario can be constructed with announcements coming out of the meeting, coupled with recent de
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 18, 2023
If you want to earn an advanced practice degree—such as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), among others—you will need to get a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. But there are many other reasons to have one as well. Last year, Laura Browne, MSN, RN, CNL, a second-career nurse, graduated from Georgetown University with her MSN-CNL.
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