Performance Health

MARCH 18, 2024

Private equity hospitals are a notable trend in healthcare, reshaping medical care by bringing significant capital for efficiency and profitability. While these acquisitions infuse much-needed financial resources, concerns exist about potential impacts on patient care and staff working conditions.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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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. Running a health centre is not an easy task.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It can cause nurses to suppress patient safety information as they attempt to protect themselves, their licenses, and their livelihood. This environment of care is ripe for error and unsafe patient care outcomes. Institute for Safe Medical Practices, 2022). Institute for Safe Medical Practices.

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MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to redefine the way medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. One such innovation that has made a profound impact on patient care is sonography, commonly known as ultrasound imaging.

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Medical Economics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New measure will be a monumental step forward away from preventable medical harm and toward better patient care.

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Performance Health

APRIL 15, 2024

Recent reports underscore the widespread prevalence of antibiotic shortages, which precipitate significant disruptions in patient care. These shortages necessitate the use of alternative, less familiar medications by healthcare providers, consequently elevating the incidence of medication errors in healthcare settings.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Inaccurate patient information Collecting accurate patient information is one of the main objectives of the check-in process. Additionally, incorrect patient information can compromise patient safety, as clinicians may make decisions based on data with errors. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hawaii’s healthcare industry is facing significant turbulence as the Hawaii Nurses’ Association (HNA) and Kapi‘olani Medical Center continue their contentious contract negotiations. The primary point of contention is the hospital’s staffing policies, which the union argues place an undue burden on nurses and jeopardize patient care.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

From Skepticism to Synergy: How to Build Trust around AI in Healthcare The medical field is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) anticipated to revolutionize healthcare delivery. Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

Temitope (Temi) Oseromi, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, has been serving as the nurse manager of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) HealthCare’s Intensive Care Units—the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) since 2022. I knew I wanted to be in the medical field.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Failure to do so could lead to malpractice claims if a patient experiences harm due to perceived negligence.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Understanding these essentials helps us know how medications work, their potential side effects, and how they should be administered safely. This knowledge is important when handling multiple medications to avoid harmful interactions. The therapeutic index measures the safety of a drug by comparing the effective dose to the toxic dose.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 18, 2024

All the data produced during those assessments reveals patterns or other information that can influence everything from how nurses dispense medication to shift adjustments. And with artificial intelligence leading to advances in medical robotics and more targeted applications, nursing informatics is advancing rapidly.

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Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Patient safety is critical in the healthcare industry , and effective medical training is key to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. For those pursuing CNA training in North Carolina , the focus goes beyond mastering basic care techniques.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

More than ever, hospitals seek to attract the best nurses, physicians, and ancillary medical staff. The return on investment requires measurable patient care metrics, a superior nursing environment involved in hospital decision-making, and higher net patient revenue than non-Magnet hospitals. Safety Across the Board.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relationship keeps me coming back to the issue. How does it feel for our patients who are sick and alone in the hospital to never see a human face?

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

For those of us in the medical assisting fields, including Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians, continuing education stands as a critical pillar for enhancing clinical skills and keeping abreast of the latest healthcare innovations.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

Medical assistants (MAs) are indispensable members of the healthcare industry. The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Working as a medical assistant is a rewarding and dynamic career path. 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.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A CMIO plays a key role in ensuring that a health system leverages the benefits that health informatics offers, that patient workflow is managed in an optimal manner, and that health facilities are utilizing the best and latest developments in medical information technology. The term CMIO stands for Chief Medical Information Officer.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Medical Assistants must be proficient in various clinical and administrative tasks, including working with Electronic Health Records (EHR). In the following sections, we will unpack the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants in greater detail.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the healthcare system, assisting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering efficient, compassionate care to patients.

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CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Medical coding and billing specialist Medical coders and billers are key players in financial operations within healthcare. Medical coding and billing specialist Medical coders and billers are key players in financial operations within healthcare.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Inaccurate patient information Collecting accurate patient information is one of the main objectives of the check-in process. Additionally, incorrect patient information can compromise patient safety, as clinicians may make decisions based on data with errors. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Behavioral health providers often use medications, therapy, or a combination of the two. In this article, we will discuss the broad considerations, and we will touch on how the right software tools can help you provide excellent care while efficiently managing your practice.

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DropStat

MARCH 13, 2024

Alarm fatigue in healthcare is when nurses and clinicians become desensitized to medical device alarms and monitor alerts and fail to hear them or respond appropriately. Alarm fatigue can occur in many fields, but reducing alarm fatigue for patient safety has become a primary goal in healthcare. What is alarm fatigue?

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We Care Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hospital pharmacies are fast-paced environments where accuracy, efficiency, and patient care are paramount. Here are some tips to help you excel: Mastering Medication Preparation: Double-Check Everything : Always verify medication names, dosages, and routes of administration before dispensing.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the true lifeblood of healthcare delivery, nurses are central to patient care, from long-term and public health to acute care and home health. Decreased graduation rates translate to a shrinking nursing workforce, staffing shortages, nurses working under stress, and the potential for compromised patient safety and outcomes.

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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Healthcare organizations can be called HROs when they achieve superlative safety for staff and patient satisfaction, consistent, quality care delivery under changing conditions, and, process efficiency for extended periods, without serious failures, and, with a lower risk of medical errors. News Best Hospital list.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

With the responsibility of dispensing medications safely and accurately, Pharmacy Technicians must master these concepts to ensure optimal patient care. – Cardiovascular medications: Drugs that treat various heart and blood vessel conditions, such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers.

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We Care Online

MAY 25, 2024

These systems have revolutionized laboratories’ operations, significantly impacting patient care, lab efficiency, and the healthcare industry. Knowing how to navigate and utilize these systems ensures you can quickly retrieve patient information and test results, facilitating better decision-making and patient care.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

Their clinics were short on Medical Assistants, and they didn’t have super users in the clinic. This was achieved through a partnership with DrFirst , which improved medication history search capabilities and automated the completion of prescription fields.

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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

Today marks 20 days in the post-Change Healthcare environment, with some health executives already hypothesizing in Becker’s how this, the largest such health industry security breach ever, could re-shape American health care. The Department of Health and Human Services finally weighed in on the situation on March 5th.

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