Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. By working to bolster DEI efforts, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of those providing and receiving care. Know your baseline.

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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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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

From the moment a patient walks into the clinic, a Dental Assistant’s work begins. They are the primary point of contact and play a pivotal role in ensuring that all aspects of patient care are managed competently. A significant part of their day involves preparing for patient procedures.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They are often the unsung heroes of dental care, performing a wide range of duties that are essential for the efficient functioning of a dental practice. Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key Takeaway: AI can help predict the potential effectiveness of new drugs and speed up the drug discovery process. AI can analyze patient data to create personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic and biological factors. AI can analyze patient data to predict and prevent adverse drug events.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

At Northwest Suburban College, we prepare future dental assistants to manage these important tasks with skill and care. In this article, we will delve into the core tasks that make up a dental assistant’s day. The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

We are often the first point of contact for patients when they arrive at the clinic or hospital. Our role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly while providing excellent patient care. Our day typically starts with preparing patients for medical exams.

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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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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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Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety. Winter weather preparation: Priorities for hospitals In all types of emergency management , the following are essential priorities for hospitals and health systems.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Language barriers in healthcare prevent or hinder some healthcare stakeholders from reaching out for healthcare , and when they are in a healthcare setting, it may prevent the patient from understanding their healthcare situation and how to follow healthcare protocol.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On the patient-demand side, start with 50% of patients not following up recommendations after an imaging visit. It is up to us to adapt and embrace it, or be left behind. ” As a protector, ESR notes that radiologists have key roles in ensuring and enhancing patient safety.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 28, 2022

Whether at the bedside of a Veteran or working in an outpatient clinic, our nurses deliver quality care and lead the way in innovating how we provide nursing care. Nurses also develop patient safety initiatives, conduct research to improve care delivery, and help guide the next generation of nurses. Financial aid.

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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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Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The following are examples of behavioral interview questions nurses might answer to give the interviewer an indication of how well a candidate will fit within a given role. What did you say to the patient? Tell me about a time when you had to make a quick decision about patient care. What, if anything, did you do?

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

The resources, from the Londonwide Local Medical Committees, deal with threats to the safety of staff and risks to patient safety from overworked staff. The campaign was launched following a survey of practices undertaken in December. There would also be an expansion of “self-referral” for some 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. Care coordination under HHVBP.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Eligibility criteria vary by program, so applicants should review grant guidelines carefully as they follow these steps: Identify available grants Search for funding opportunities on the IHS website or Grants.gov. Submit the application Follow the specific submission guidelines and meet all deadlines.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 19, 2023

Every Path Is Different Sandra Nosek, MSN, RN , has been a nurse for over 30 years with experience in management, staff development, QA wound care, long-term critical acute care, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. She had a hearing aid in her right ear but woke up with sudden bilateral deafness in 2015. “

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This week’s National Nephrology Nurses Week helps bring attention to the specialty care nephrology nurses provide and the way they help their patients manage their disease and symptoms. There are equipment and processes that demand proficiency in use and troubleshooting to enhance patient safety.

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Of the health care organizations who experienced ransomware attacks, one-third did not recover patient data from the cyber-attackers, Software Advice learned. Clearly, cyberattacks are impacting patient care. And the growth of home care, hospital-to-home, and greater self-care are also increasing risks for cybersecurity.

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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. Compromised medications must be properly discarded following DEA and state regulations to prevent misuse or accidental ingestion.

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Doximity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Through social media they are impacting hundreds of thousands of health professionals and tens of millions of patients nationwide. Learn more about our honorees and follow them on social media to stay up to date with their content and what they're working on. She hopes to continue it indefinitely!

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

We train our students to double-check their work to avoid medication errors, ensuring patient safety. Pharmacy technicians often interact with patients who have questions about their medications. One of the most important safety practices we follow is verifying the accuracy of prescriptions.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The position of the CMIO in health system management requires them to have the following skillset: 1. In addition to being an expert in information technology and informatics, the chief medical information officer also needs a medical background to understand the medical and practical needs of the various care departments.

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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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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Ensuring orders are not inappropriately placed, where they could end up in unmonitored work queues and therefore be a patient care and/or patient safety issue. Enabling consulting service provider(s) to manage consult lists appropriate to locations where the service is provided.

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pillars of a healthy nurse patient relationship The nurse-patient relationship is an important part of providing compassionate patient care. This type of connection, referred to as a therapeutic relationship, has the potential to drastically improve patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes.

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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. Direct patient care experience is required.

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Relias

MARCH 10, 2025

From downed power lines to dangerous driving conditions and more, ice storms can pose a serious problem to patient and staff safety alike. Maintain critical supplies : Stock up on medications, medical equipment, food, water, and fuel to last for several days. The first priority is ensuring the safety of patients and staff.

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Relias

MAY 19, 2023

Nurse managers who understand the benefits and limitations of different nursing leadership styles will be more successful in managing their team or unit and will ultimately drive better patient care. Benefits Democratic leadership in nursing can help ensure that the whole team feels valued and able to speak up.

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A survey of 1,800 nurses conducted by Fierce Healthcare revealed that 39% of nurses reported a stressful work environment, and 53% reported that there was insufficient staff to meet patient needs. Similarly, a connectRN survey found that nine out of 10 nurses believed that the quality of patient care was suffering due to nursing shortages.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Medical and clinical records make up the bulk of that information. But some of it is patient feedback data. Patient feedback in healthcare provides valuable insights into the service provider’s performance. Understanding your patients’ experiences is crucial for driving service quality improvements.

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DropStat

MARCH 13, 2024

Alarm fatigue can occur in many fields, but reducing alarm fatigue for patient safety has become a primary goal in healthcare. The Joint Commission chose alarm management as a 2021 National Patient Safety Goal. Monitors ‘keep an eye’ on patients 24/7 and relieve critical care nurses of constant supervision.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The evolution of patient safety: From awareness to action The journey toward high reliability in healthcare gained momentum more than two decades ago with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, To Err is Human (1999), which revealed shocking statistics about preventable deaths in hospitals.

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Accepted Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The 2025 ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) application follows on last year’s restructured application, with a few changes. The AAMC site describes the various Primary Focus Areas as follows: Basic science (e.g., positions in retail, restaurant, sales, hospitality, and technical support) Health care administration (e.g.,

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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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