Performance Health

MARCH 7, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore five of these laws and how they are shaping the future of patient care and employee safety. These legislative changes are not just legal mandates but a reflection of our society’s growing commitment to ensuring safer, more efficient, and empathetic healthcare systems.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Patient Care Patient Experience 52

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.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Vital Signs Communication Hospital 52

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Their responsibilities are multifaceted, from patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking dental radiographs, to administrative work. In essence, dental assistants are the backbone of modern dentistry, operating behind the scenes to ensure optimal patient care.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Sterilization Diagnostics Communication 52

Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

As a nurse manager, I am responsible for the unit’s overall operational needs, which include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance management, patient safety/patient care initiatives, overall team engagement, patient experience initiatives, process improvement projects, and all other business-related needs.

Shared Governance 105

Shared Governance Medication Patient Safety Best Practices 105

CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Why this role is emerging: As pharmacists take on more direct patient care responsibilities, especially for managing chronic conditions or providing vaccinations, pharmacy technicians are taking on a larger role in handling prescriptions, inventory, and insurance claims.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Certification Long Term Care Medical Assistant 52

EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

The Patient Experience Work Group had ninety-five members, which seemed like a lot to Epic. You really need to consider three main areas when evaluating new technology: the clinician’s experience and workflow, patient safety and regulatory requirements, and the return on investment (ROI).

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Collaboration Documentation Discharges Medical History 130

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.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Tests Documentation Patient Care 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations. This multifaceted role is vital for delivering high-quality dental care and creating a positive patient experience.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Follow-Up Vital Signs Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

From the moment a patient walks into the clinic, a Dental Assistant’s work begins. They are the primary point of contact and play a pivotal role in ensuring that all aspects of patient care are managed competently. A significant part of their day involves preparing for patient procedures.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Patient Safety Follow-Up Patient Care 52

Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

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. The expanding workload in the primary care settings has created new opportunities for MAs to take on more responsibilities.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration 52

Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

” The cost of patient access to care: In a sort of post-pandemic clinical deja vu , the cyberattack has led to some patient care delays; some health care planners are forecasting patient safety implications that could persist for years.

Insurance 90

Insurance Hospital Patient Safety Patient Care 90

Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare Performance Measurement: A Foundation for Excellence Analyzing healthcare performance is vital for medical practices to boost efficiency, satisfy patients, and enhance clinical outcomes. This involves assessing various aspects such as guideline adherence, patient experiences , and clinical results.

Patient Satisfaction 59

Patient Satisfaction Emergency Response Collaboration Communication 59

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Diagnostics Patient Education Appointments 52

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 52

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

” As a protector, ESR notes that radiologists have key roles in ensuring and enhancing patient safety. This includes protecting patients from excessive, unjustified or inappropriate exposure to ionizing radiation, along with issues of optimization of imaging resources, informed consent, and of course, communication of results.

Communication 87

Communication Diagnostics Outpatient Care Triage 87

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.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But some of it is patient feedback data. Patient feedback in healthcare provides valuable insights into the service provider’s performance. Understanding your patients’ experiences is crucial for driving service quality improvements. It also boosts patient satisfaction. This guarantees patient safety and anonymity.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Patient portal development ensures epidemiologic safety, and patient care, and reduces human errors. It also streamlines workflow and makes healthcare accessible for patients. An EHR software or any other software is integrated manually into a standalone patient portal.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Appointments Scheduling Tests 52

Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Of the health care organizations who experienced ransomware attacks, one-third did not recover patient data from the cyber-attackers, Software Advice learned. Clearly, cyberattacks are impacting patient care. And the growth of home care, hospital-to-home, and greater self-care are also increasing risks for cybersecurity.

Follow-Up 62

Follow-Up Patient Safety HIPAA Hospital 62

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Professional Liability Trends and Implications Professional liability trends are evolving as NPs take on greater responsibility for patient care. Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Clinical Competence.

Documentation 98

Documentation Insurance Patient Care Tests 98

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

It aims to provide insight into the different responsibilities and specialized knowledge that oncology nurses possess, ranging from dealing with pediatric cases to administering chemotherapy, highlighting their critical roles in patient care.

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Certification Hospice Collaboration Interdisciplinary Team 52