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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

So, quality medical practice involves the coordinated work of interdisciplinary teams and institutions. Patient Safety What about patient-practitioner communication? The more accurate the diagnosis, the more information the doctor receives from the patient, and the more successful the treatment will be.

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Improving Patient Safety With VR for Infection Prevention and Control

Relias

As we observe Patient Safety Week, I am excited to bring focus to technology that has been making a difference in healthcare: virtual reality (VR) for infection prevention and control (IPC). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 31 hospital patients contracts an HAI every day.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

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. Involve all members of the care team.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

Oncology nurses work in diverse environments, such as: hospitals cancer centers outpatient clinics doctors offices hospices nursing homes The diversity of work environments allows oncology nurses to provide specialized care tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients in different settings.