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.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additionally, incorrect patient information can compromise patient safety, as clinicians may make decisions based on data with errors. Long check-in wait times Extended wait times during check-in are one of the main complaints that patients report when they visit a healthcare facility.

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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.

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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Veteran’s Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) announced its efforts in patient safety from the 1990s onwards. Partnering with the Patient Safety Network, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, or the Joint Commission allows healthcare organizations to grow.

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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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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. Example: Creating a goal to increase the number of staff members that are bilingual by 12% in one year to provide better care for non-English speaking patients.

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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. Streamlining Laboratory Operations Laboratories are busy environments with numerous tasks, from tracking samples to scheduling tests and reporting results.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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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. Gain peace of mind for nurse schedulers when all shifts are scheduled up to 2 months in advance. </p>

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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.

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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. It’s important to confirm appointments and send reminders to patients.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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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.

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pillars of a healthy nurse patient relationship The nurse-patient relationship is an important part of providing compassionate patient care. This type of connection, referred to as a therapeutic relationship, has the potential to drastically improve patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes.

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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.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

As the demand for skilled Medical Assistants continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for those entering the field to be well-versed in EHRs, not only to maximize workplace efficiency but also to ensure patient safety and privacy.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As AI applications continue to improve, they will be able to absorb or assist with a host of tasks, from scheduling to reporting to triage in imaging studies, freeing the radiologists to devote more time to the more enriching aspects of our work, and the reason we chose this challenging profession.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

From clinical competencies, such as taking vital signs and administering medications, to essential administrative tasks, including maintaining patient records and coordinating appointments, Medical Assistants must possess expertise across a broad spectrum of areas to provide exceptional patient care and support to their healthcare teams.

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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.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Where a consult order does not exist within a facility: For non-urgent consults or those for telephone advice only, consider calling/paging directly using the Regional On-Call Application (ROCA) or local call schedule information. No phone calls are required, unless the patient condition changes.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ability to Oversee Massive Systems Typically, the chief medical information officer oversees broad systems, including electronic medical records (EMR) and centralized scheduling systems for nursing staff management. CMIO FAQs How does a CMIO contribute to excellent patient care?

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Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

They are also required to complete compliance training and pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay updated and deliver high-quality care. Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge. More and more healthcare professionals are turning to microlearning as a way to balance it all.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The program includes learning orthodontic procedures, patient care, and the use of dental tools. This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. Proper training in radiography ensures accurate images and patient safety.

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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. Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

We train our students to double-check their work to avoid medication errors, ensuring patient safety. Pharmacy technicians often interact with patients who have questions about their medications. Following safety protocols extends beyond just handling medications. Communication skills are also vital.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

For many patients, med management offers distinct advantages of efficiency and convenience, whereas frequent and lengthy therapy appointments may be costly and difficult to fit into a busy schedule of work and family obligations. Alerts for drug allergies or contraindications enhance patient safety.

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A survey of 1,800 nurses conducted by Fierce Healthcare revealed that 39% of nurses reported a stressful work environment, and 53% reported that there was insufficient staff to meet patient needs. Similarly, a connectRN survey found that nine out of 10 nurses believed that the quality of patient care was suffering due to nursing shortages.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

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. Focus on follow-ups.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

More flexible work schedules. 3 – Maximize staff coverage through strategic placement and scheduling. The city also worked with labor unions and through its own health system to bring in practitioners from other medical fields, including dentists, pediatricians, primary care providers, and school nurses. Loan forgiveness.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Benefits of Health Information Exchange By facilitating the secure and seamless exchange of patient data, health information exchange empowers healthcare professionals to work collaboratively and provide more efficient, patient-centric care, while working at the top of their license.

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