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Prevent Medical Errors with Mistake-Proofing Principles

Mobius MD

A landmark study from Johns Hopkins identified medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 250,000 deaths annually attributed to preventable mistakes. As you read, ask yourself, What small steps could my organization take to implement these ideas?

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How Philips Has Pivoted In the COVID-19 Pandemic: Connected Care From Hospital to Home

Health Populi

It’s also an enormous stress test of the [health care] system. And with any stress test, you see where the limits are in what you have been building to-date,” he humbly confessed. As part of this project, the team asked, “How can we make this a more open environment for data flow, with analytics on top?”.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Many employers prefer or require that medical assistants are certified, which they can pursue from a range of organizations, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants and the National Healthcareer Association. CNA programs can be found in community colleges, technical schools, etc.,

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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

Multitasking Abilities: Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced medical office environment. Some Medical Secretaries may also work in healthcare administration roles within hospitals or healthcare organizations. Ability to spot errors in medical records or billing information and correct them promptly.