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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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Scrubs

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s ironic that those entrusted to keep the rest of us comfortable, rested, and fed aren’t afforded the same courtesy—especially in a field where nurse fatigue and patient safety are so closely linked. or fewer hours were able to escape patient-care duties during a break, compared with 46.7 percent working shifts of 12.5

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The evolution of patient safety: From awareness to action The journey toward high reliability in healthcare gained momentum more than two decades ago with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, To Err is Human (1999), which revealed shocking statistics about preventable deaths in hospitals.

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Scrubs

MARCH 15, 2023

Providers at the UCSD Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego say their managers are putting patients and staff at risk by overcrowding facilities with gurneys because there aren’t enough beds to go around. The union alleges that management is keeping patients in hallways and other areas that aren’t meant for patient beds.

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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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Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

“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. “Their removal is very unfortunate but patient safety is and must be our primary responsibility at VA.”

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

JUNE 14, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are indispensable members of health care teams, playing a critical role in ensuring that patients receive accurate and timely medications. This includes interpreting prescription orders, selecting the appropriate medications, accurately counting or measuring drug quantities, and labeling drug containers.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They are often the unsung heroes of dental care, performing a wide range of duties that are essential for the efficient functioning of a dental practice. Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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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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DropStat

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurses must perform “safety event reporting,” also called an “unusual occurrence report” or “variance report,” whenever there is: a new adverse event (e.g., a medical error or patient injury) a new awareness about an existing event (e.g., to improve patient safety) a near miss (e.g.,

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

By embracing interoperability, healthcare providers can enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster innovation in the healthcare industry. Empowering medical research: Access to a broader pool of patient data promotes the discovery of new treatments and therapies, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

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Will Peach MD

MAY 30, 2023

In the healthcare industry, drug compounding is one critical process that often remains behind the scenes but significantly impacts patient care. It’s a unique yet complex process that pharmacists undertake to produce medication tailored to individual patient needs.

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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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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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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The impact of language barriers on patient care There are many direct and indirect impacts of language barriers on patient care. This highlights the need for medical interpreters in the intensive care unit. Why is medical interpreting important in healthcare? Strategies include: 1.

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Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

While healthcare becomes more and more demanding, medical practices must adapt to the paradigm shift towards value-based care by implementing and measuring metrics that serve as checkpoints on their way towards optimized healthcare delivery, better patient outcomes, and safe organizational performance.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Achieving a fulfilling and successful career in the medical field is a dream for many. Among various healthcare professions, becoming a Pharmacy Technician is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patients’ lives. They must pass these examinations to become Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT).

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Show Summary Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Rush Medical College, discusses the distinctive elements of the Rush Medical College program, including its focus on developing critical thinkers and providing excellent clinical care. Are you competitive at your target programs? Welcome back. [1:55]

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

These activities are vital for the smooth operation of any dental practice and for maintaining high standards of patient care. The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures. This aspect of our job is crucial for long-term patient care and health.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely. Among their basic functions is the preparation and dispensing of medications prescribed by healthcare providers. Another important task is managing inventory.

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