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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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How Evolving Roles of Medical Assistants are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Effective communication, teamwork, and support among interdisciplinary teams represent joint efforts among healthcare professionals to manage critical tasks and obligations effectively. Medical assistants serve as a bridge between doctors, patients, and other allied health professionals. MAs should comply with various protocols.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

Chemotherapy Nurses Nurses who specialize in chemotherapy are skilled in the safe delivery and management of cancer treatments, paying close attention to drug interactions and necessary safety measures.