The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

In April, as required by the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) introducing new requirements for critical infrastructure entities to report certain cybersecurity incidents.

HIPAA

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

in 2022, the first decrease in 20 years. In 2022, 66,261 candidates were rejected, and in 2021 applications by 76,140 candidates were turned down. from 2021 to 2022. Master ’ s programs have seen a 9.4% decrease since 2021. Nursing PhD program enrollment shrank 4.1% DNP program enrollment is at a virtual standstill.

Acute Care

Health Populi

APRIL 3, 2024

The phrase “patient safety” summons up a list of common sources such as medication errors, surgical errors, health care-associated infections, diagnostic errors, among other adverse events and harms people experience in the course of receiving health care. “Safety is the foundation of healthcare.

Patient Safety

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. of all claims in the 2022 dataset, compared to 13% in the 2012 dataset. Failure to list current medications and/or complaints.

Vital Signs

Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2023

The top-line is that 60% of Americans would be uncomfortable with [their health] provider relying on AI in their own care, found in a consumer poll fielded in December 2022 among over11,000 U.S. Pew Research Center has published several analyses based on the data collected in the December 2022 consumer survey. For better and worse.”

Documentation

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.

Hospital

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.

Shared Governance

Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

These same nurse-to-patient ratios were included in the AWHONN nurse staffing standards published in 2022. Recent data show that patients at high risk for severe maternal complications are more likely to give birth in teaching hospitals and have Medicaid as their insurer.

Hospital

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.

Unit Organization and Environment

Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In 2022, a Georgia verdict awarded $30 million in a case where the baby’s heart rate went unmonitored for a critical period during labor. Also in 2022, an Iowa case resulted in a $97.4 The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice.

Patient Safety

Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2024

” It’s concerning that trust in information from government agencies about what foods to eat and avoid dramatically fell since 2022: Millennials, high-income household consumers, and men experienced double-digit falls in the trust of food information from government agencies. Who is trusted? and health status based on income.

Medication

Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key Takeaways In 2022 an average of 1.94 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more medical records were reported every day. Education and training of healthcare staff help to increase risk awareness within a medical organization. Failure to protect it can harm a patient’s reputation, cause identification fraud, and more.

Patient Satisfaction

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. Will you be ready next Spring to apply to your dream medical schools?

Admissions

Health Populi

MAY 31, 2024

UnitedHealth Group acquired Change Healthcare in 2022, and so Witty, UHG’s CEO, was summoned to speak about the breach over an intense two-hour session which both Democrats and Republicans grilled the executive of the largest health insurance company in the U.S. based on revenue (with Kaiser boasting more insured members).

Patient Safety

Health Populi

DECEMBER 7, 2022

CHPA represents the vast majority of manufacturers and marketers of over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer-facing medical devices, Anita explained. Going through the eight questions helps the consumer understand risk factors and personal issues that are important in figuring out the right medication to use.

Collaboration

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.

Patient Care

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

trillion—this is how much the United States spends on healthcare each year according to the American Medical Association. The CX Leader Podcast Trends in Patient Experience Released: July 19, 2022 Listen to more episodes. A patient experience question might ask: Did you have access to your medical records?

Patient Experience

Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the dynamic world of healthcare, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have emerged as a cornerstone of modern medical practice. They are designed to store information about a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, and other pertinent data. But what makes EMRs so powerful?

Billing

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Patient experience is more than feeling good about feeling good. Simply providing excellent medical treatment is not enough. In fact, more than 70% of patients would switch healthcare providers to improve their experience. Therefore, two people receiving identical care can post different patient satisfaction scores.

Patient Experience

Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

How’s your organization doing in keeping your patients safe? Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 13-19, 2022, so it’s a good time to ask this question and make an honest assessment of where you stand. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week? hospitals each year as a result of preventable medical errors.

Patient Safety

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). Rodziewicz, Houseman, and Hipskind, 2022).

Patient Safety

Health Populi

APRIL 26, 2022

PatientView, based in the UK, has collaborated with over 40,000 patient advocacy organizations globally marking over 10 years doing this research. A tenth indicator, patient support during the COVID-19 pandemic, was added in this year’s study. Patient-group relationships. Patient safety. Patient information.

Patient Advocacy

Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, is embroiled in a $303 million lawsuit following an alarming case of fentanyl theft and medical malpractice. The remaining patients, who survived the ordeal, are part of a collective lawsuit against the hospital . The lawsuit, originally seeking $11.5

Hospital

Health Populi

JUNE 13, 2022

Doctors heads and hearts are jammed with concerns beyond curing patients’ medical conditions: U.S. physicians are worried about big social issues, according to a Medscape survey report, Physicians’ Views on Today’s Divisive Social Issues 2022. House Committee of the Judiciary leads Rep.

Insurance

Relias

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lack of access to care is a leading factor in maternal mortality, according to a March of Dimes 2022 report, which found that 2.2 Sparkman, who is Relias Vice President and Partner, Clinical Solutions, Patient Safety and Quality, noted that despite advancements, “The U.S. In the U.S., million U.S. Nearly 40% of U.S.

Hospital

Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Nor is there a lack of technology to connect providers and patients. has equity and access issues for some populations, as surfaced recently in a March of Dimes 2022 report, which found that 2.2 However, the U.S. million U.S. women of childbearing age live in maternity care deserts. In these areas, less than half of U.S.

Unit Organization and Environment

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. The comment period for the Proposed Rule closed on June 10, 2022. Conclusion.

Long Term Care

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , nurses are clear on the top measures that will attract and retain them, including: Higher salaries. Administrative positions can also help take some of the non-clinical burden from your staff to free up more time and resources for patient care. “One More flexible work schedules.

Unit Organization and Environment

The Healthcare Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

7 at the 11 th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in Irvine, California, sponsored by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. World Patient Safety Day is Sept. 15-17 sponsored by Patients for Patient Safety (US). 17, with a series of events in Washington, D.C.

Patient Safety

Health Populi

MARCH 14, 2023

In 2014, ECRI pivoted the title of this annual report to “patient safety concerns,” a nuance away from health technology. Fast forward to 2023 and ECRI’s latest take on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2023. Topping the 2023 list of patient safety concerns is the pediatric mental health crisis.

Patient Safety

Scrubs

AUGUST 23, 2023

From the latest infectious disease to proper sanitation and patient safety, every piece of information is crucial. Nurses spend more time with patients than any other type of healthcare provider. When should they dispose of the gown and gloves to go care for another patient? 34 12 votes, 1.9 can of juice 12 oz.

Tests

Relias

JULY 14, 2022

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. is more than double the rate of 10 other high-income countries, according to a 2020 report from The Commonwealth Fund.

Patient Safety

Relias

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supreme Court on June 24, 2022, overturned both Roe v. As of August 17, 2022, the New York Times reported that abortion was totally banned in at least 10 states, with another four states banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Dobbs Decision and Medically Indicated Abortions. The recent Dobbs decision may raise U.S.

Follow-Up

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Ensuring that behavioral health and medical documentation are in the same system can help integrate and improve care.

Hospital

The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

He also warned, in the shadow of the Dobbs decision on June 24, 2022, of “… discouraging trends related to health outcomes—maternal mortality rates in the U.S. MD, who wrote on the day of the decision, “The American Medical Association is deeply disturbed by the U.S. “Black men are 50% more likely to die following elective surgery.

Teamwork