Practice Index

JULY 18, 2024

Alarm at league table survey results Practice Managers have raised concerns about the way in which a national patient survey has been published. Patient satisfaction with practices may have improved recently after several years of decline. In the survey, 91% of GPs said they could not meet patient demand.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Appointments Patient Satisfaction 52

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Focusing on all touchpoints along the care continuum helps influence patient perceptions and earns their loyalty for future healthcare needs. Patient Experience vs. Patient Satisfaction People commonly interchange patient experience and patient satisfaction. The distinction is important.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Patient Centered Care Appointments 52

Medical Gas Compliance

MAY 12, 2021

Optimizing patient flow is critical for healthcare facilities for two main reasons, patient safety and quality of care. As a medical gas systems provider , CHT agrees that we collectively have the power to address patient health and safety and address patient flow in hospitals. cites Laura S.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety Hospital Medication 52

Scrubs

AUGUST 5, 2023

Two common examples of this model include: Medical Homes: Patient-centered medical homes utilize a coordinated approach to care, in which the patient’s primary care provider will work with a team of providers and care specialists to facilitate better outcomes for the patient.

Patient Satisfaction 130

Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety Medication Billing 130

EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

Michelle Flemmings Starting with small-scale implementations in specific areas can provide proof of concept and demonstrate AI’s impact on operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. This can significantly reduce the risk of errors and improve patient safety.

Patient Care 130

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 130

Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether it is through secure messaging, telehealth services, or interactive patient portals, these tools offer multiple avenues for patients to engage with their healthcare. The opportunity for patients to take charge of their own health leads to better outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Scheduling 52

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. You can also turn patient feedback into a powerful healthcare marketing tool.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Unit Organization and Environment Patient Experience Appointments 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They follow strict infection control protocols , including sterilizing instruments and disinfecting treatment areas between patients. This is essential to prevent the spread of infections and ensure patient safety. Dental Assistants also ensure that patients receive timely reminders for their appointments and follow-up care.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Follow-Up Vital Signs Appointments 52

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. Nurses worked even longer days during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some still do because of ongoing staff shortages.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Hospital 52

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.

Scheduling 40

Scheduling Patient Satisfaction Communication Follow-Up 40

NHA Now

APRIL 22, 2020

Medical offices and hospitals rely on electronic health records (EHRs) to securely and accurately document patient information. They depend on these systems to organize patient data, medical records, and treatment histories. As insurance shifts to value-based reimbursement, patient satisfaction has become a major focus.

Certification 52

Certification Best Practices Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 52

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A bullying culture contributes to a poor nurse work environment, increased risk to patients, lower Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient satisfaction scores, and greater nurse turnover, which costs the average hospital $4 million to $7 million a year.

Documentation 96

Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety Follow-Up 96

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

London drive to improve practice safety Practices in London have received a wide-ranging package of support to help them tackle threats to safety. The resources, from the Londonwide Local Medical Committees, deal with threats to the safety of staff and risks to patient safety from overworked staff.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 52

Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Inconsistent Quality of Care and the Clinical Workflow Variability in treatment outcomes or patient satisfaction can indicate gaps in clinical protocols or practices. Inconsistent quality of care poses risks to patients and to the reputation of behavioral health practices.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

Relias

JANUARY 19, 2024

This, in turn, improves the overall quality of care delivered to patients, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Moreover, a proactive approach to compliance demonstrates your organization’s commitment to continuous improvement and positions you as a leader in the market.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 52

Coronis Health

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Benefits of Proper Hospital Coding Proper medical coding is useful for hospitals in the following ways: It helps ensure full reimbursement – insurance companies and other healthcare payers rely on hospitals to accurately and completely describe medical tests, procedures, and devices provided for patients.

Hospital 52

Hospital Medical Coding Billing Documentation 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By mastering these clinical responsibilities, Dental Assistants become indispensable members of the dental team, contributing to patient satisfaction and quality care.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Diagnostics Patient Education Appointments 52

Health Populi

JULY 8, 2020

Several of these are the “stick-to-the-knitting” components of the Webster Dictionary definition of hospital work: patient outcomes, clinical outcomes, avoiding overuse, patient safety, and a recent focus, patient satisfaction.

Hospital 98

Hospital Discharges Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 98

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Responding to language barriers in healthcare through the use of medical interpreters provides healthcare providers with the following benefits, among others: Improving patient care, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes Reducing readmissions, better patient safety Better overall reputation and patient feedback about the facility Less frustration (..)

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Results from an analysis can systematically uncover where the greatest gaps are occurring — which oftentimes can be the areas of greatest risk, whether they are in patient safety, care quality, patient satisfaction, organizational reputation, or other major pain point.”

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices Patient Satisfaction 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The program is expected to bring significant benefits to IHS and its partner organizations, such as: Improving patient safety and quality of care by reducing errors, duplications, and delays in diagnosis and treatment Increasing patient satisfaction and engagement by providing online portals, mobile apps, and telehealth services Reducing costs and (..)

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Continuing Education 52

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. By understanding how DEI affects both employees and patients, healthcare organizations can improve workplace culture while providing better care.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Scheduling 98

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Delayed Care: In emergency situations, the time taken to locate and access crucial patient information can negatively affect health outcomes and, in some cases, become a matter of life or death. This optimization of medication management enhances patient safety and prevents costly adverse drug events.

Unit Organization and Environment 40

Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With patient teaching, the nurse is a guide and support and is responsible for how the patient continues nursing care after leaving the care setting. The benefits of better patient education include improved health outcomes, patient safety, and reduced levels of readmission.

Patient Education 40

Patient Education Discharges Documentation Scheduling 40

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Remember: Patient Experience Is Not Patient Satisfaction People commonly think patient experience and patient satisfaction are synonymous. Patient experience focuses on perceptions whereas patient satisfaction deals with expectations. Patient safety and health is priority number one.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Better patient outcomes : The USF study attributed decreased patient length of stay to several transformational leadership behaviors that led to better staff engagement and higher adherence to safe practices. The evidence is in.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52