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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

Unfortunately, many medical institutions face problems that interfere with coordinated work. So, quality medical practice involves the coordinated work of interdisciplinary teams and institutions. Incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups often result from delayed or unclear communication.

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Teamwork Makes Every Nursing Team Better

Minority Nurse

In interdisciplinary teams or even working with patients, the chance for miscommunication is elevated, and sometimes an apology is necessary and the right thing to do. Take a step back and wait for things to deescalate, says Johnson, and then come from a place of humility. Own your mistakes,” Johnson says.

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University of Pennsylvania Announces New Tuition-free Program to Recruit, Train and Deploy Nurse Practitioners to Underserved Communities Across the U.S.

Minority Nurse

With their advanced clinical training and graduate education, nurse practitioners have the knowledge and skill to supervise and manage critical aspects of care in decision-making, from patient diagnosis to ordering and interpreting tests, to prescribing medication.

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The Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians and its Impact on Patient Care

Northwest Suburban College

These professionals have experienced an expansion in their scope of practice, taking on more tasks that were once solely performed by pharmacists, such as medication administration, patient counseling, and medication therapy management. Let’s explore some key areas where the Pharmacy Technician profession is expanding.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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Navigating Nursing School: The Importance of Mentorship and Guidance

Will Peach MD

Utilizing known and former experience to grant knowledge can prepare and actively influence a student or nurse’s success in the medical space. Navigating Clinical Experiences Clinical rotations are a fundamental aspect of nursing education, providing students with hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.

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Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]

Accepted Blog

In this milestone episode, host Linda Abraham sits down with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Professor of Medical Education at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, to explore the innovative and comprehensive Total Health Curriculum. Do you know how to get accepted to medical school?