EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Written by Carol Howard, VP of Clinical Strategy As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow, hospitals have faced growing challenges in navigating complex policies, payer friction, and financial pressures. Recently, I interviewed industry experts who discussed these issues in depth during a live recording of The Better Care Podcast.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio. However, hospital layoffs are another culprit driving experienced nurses from their profession. Getting rid of seasoned nurses will not solve the hospital’s financial problem.

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EvidenceCare

JUNE 11, 2024

In our efforts to empower hospital clinicians to provide better care by having real-time transparency to cost and benchmark utilization data, we’ve learned that one of the core code systems that defines modern hospital resource management – Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) – is misunderstood or even unknown.

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Performance Health

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite considerable advances in patient safety , healthcare systems still face significant challenges in achieving “ zero harm ”—a commitment to eradicate preventable harm that affects approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients every year. Achieving zero harm , however, requires more than just following existing protocols.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

AUGUST 23, 2024

The closures are a “tragic result of greed-driven hospital executives, backed by private equity, who prioritize their yachts and private jets over patient care,” said an Ohio nurse union leader.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From patient safety to avoiding medical errors, you have to be efficient in all aspects of efficiency. Millions of people visit hospitals or health centres for medical help every day. To ensure quality, many people wonder how to keep patients safe in hospitals. Apart from these, there are other aspects of it as well.

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Scrubs

APRIL 11, 2023

Two emergency room physicians believe the CEOs of hospitals and health systems should be held responsible for medical errors caused by staff shortages because they aren’t putting enough providers on the floor. Both men wrote that CEOs and hospital administrators routinely jeopardize patients and staff for the sake of increasing profits.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

But sometimes, medical facilities and the nurses that work there can fall a bit behind on the most up-to-date approaches to patient care. Evidence-based practice is the conscientious use of up to date evidence in making decisions about patient care. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, New York.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Hospital administrators across the nation advocate the merits of Magnet designation. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, awards Magnet status to hospitals that satisfy designated criteria that measure the strength and quality of the institution’s nursing care.

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Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the delta variant. a Friday, the hospital CEO’s phone rang with an urgent call. “My The hackers left a ransom note on every server, demanding the hospital pay $3 million in bitcoin within a few days. But on Oct. 1 at 3 a.m.,

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 19, 2020

Hospitals are changing their approach to patient care as a result of COVID-19. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jeff Fallon, chairman and CEO, eVideon Healthcare.

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Scrubs

MARCH 15, 2023

The union alleges that management is keeping patients in hallways and other areas that aren’t meant for patient beds. And the nurses said they “are deeply concerned about eroding patient care conditions and the lack of patient privacy and dignity.” This makes it difficult to navigate the facility.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

Hospitals with more financial resources and technical expertise were more likely to locally test their models, suggesting a potential digital divide that could impact patient care.

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Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

Local officials in Georgia confirmed that at least three of the suspected nurses were employed at a veteran’s hospital in Atlanta. “Within days of learning of this nationwide scheme, we removed three nurses from patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center,” VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes told a local news outlet.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, nursing has seen significant advancements in technology that have improved patient outcomes and enhanced the quality of care.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

On my worst days, however, there are certainly times when I consider leaving the patient-care setting and never coming back. With just a few years of experience as a nurse, most hospitals and clinics will be eager to hire you. We all have good and bad days when it comes to working as a nurse.

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Scrubs

JUNE 30, 2023

They were turned away by hospital security on Wednesday when they showed up for their scheduled shifts and were told the lockout will last three days. Nurses won’t be intimidated by petty antics when we’re in a fight for the future of our hospitals and the health of our patients and communities.”

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The technology aims to help nurses deliver direct bedside patient care with fewer distractions. The engineers started out by identifying which tasks pull nurses away from the bedside, such as getting equipment or making notes, to eliminate these potential distractions when they are interfacing with a patient.

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Scrubs

MAY 5, 2023

She also mentors and teaches nurse managers and physician medical directors at the University of Colorado Hospital and Colorado Children’s Hospital when it comes to areas of leadership, operations, safety, and process improvement. All her work as president of the organization is unpaid and performed on a volunteer basis.

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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. Another challenge is the high patient load. Shall we begin?

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Scrubs

JULY 22, 2023

Use documentation for more than just patient care. I hated my pediatric rotation in school and set off into a happy career of adult critical care nursing. Three years later, I applied for a job in a NICU for no other reason than the children’s hospital was the best place to work in town.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Short sleep durations were associated with lower quality patient care. He was firm but fair and throughout all my illnesses, dizzy spells, and hospital admissions, he had my back.” But the body can’t make up for lost hours of sleep by sleeping more the next day. Some are even having trouble staying awake at work.

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Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enhancing patient care is at the core of the Medical Assistant Program at Northwest Suburban College (NWSC). Ready to make a difference in patient care? Learning these techniques prepares you to perform critical tasks efficiently in various healthcare settings like hospitals and clinics.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 27, 2019

Hospitals, healthcare systems, and physician groups must invest in addressing burnout in order to sustain high-quality patient care. By Rick Sheff, MD, chief medical officer, The Greeley Company Physician burnout is an epidemic, and like most epidemics, there isn’t one simple solution.

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Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Healthcare leaders should implement these steps in all hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Mitigation involves identifying potential risks specific to hospitals and communities. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes can cause severe damage to hospital infrastructure and disrupt services.

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KevinMD.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I want to express my frustration with the state of health care in the United States, particularly in the context of my own experiences within the system. Over the past 12 years, I have submitted articles to KevinMD advocating for quality patient care and fair working conditions for health care professionals.

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We Care Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hospital pharmacies are fast-paced environments where accuracy, efficiency, and patient care are paramount. Effective time management is crucial in a busy hospital pharmacy. Clear communication is essential for coordinating medication orders and ensuring continuity of patient care.

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Performance Health

MAY 6, 2024

In a bold move to redefine healthcare incident reporting , York Hospital partnered with Performance Health Partners (PHP), transforming their approach to patient safety.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Working nocturnal hours sees you constantly juggle energy levels amid the silence of the hospital corridors, struggle with disrupted sleep patterns , and face difficulties in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A few moments outside in the still of the night can provide a much-needed mental break from patient care demands.

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Medbridge

JUNE 25, 2024

Because so many MedBridge […] The post How Epic Direct Integration Helps Improve Patient Care appeared first on MedBridge Blog. Of these systems, Epic is the top EHR vendor by market share, with 70 percent of all health network EHR implementations in 2022 and 2023.1

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The potential fallout is a looming strike that could leave the hospital scrambling to fill critical care gaps, with the nurses alleging unfair labor practices and unsafe working conditions. The matrix approach, while offering flexibility, allows management to adjust staffing levels based on fluctuating needs.

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Health Prime

JUNE 20, 2024

According to the 2023 ACHE’s Top Issues Confronting Hospitals survey , workforce challenges emerged as the foremost concern for hospital CEOs, ranking number one on their list of priorities. These shortages have far-reaching implications for patient care, healthcare delivery, and the overall stability of the healthcare system.

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EvidenceCare

JANUARY 12, 2024

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. These can range from the need for custodial care to a desire to avoid personal challenges.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

APRIL 5, 2024

As private equity firms buy up hospitals and staffing firms, lawmakers grow increasingly concerned that patient care could suffer.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. Medical administrative assistants must communicate effectively with medical professionals and patients, requiring a working knowledge of medical concepts.

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EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Healthcare executives today are at the crossroads of managing rising costs, improving patient care, and navigating digital transformation. This is roughly split between hospitals, which include facilities, and physician practices, whether they’re affiliated with hospitals or run independently.”

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