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Nurse Researcher Wants to Change How Providers Think About Health Literacy

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I felt at the time there was this sort of revolving door in acute care. Yet, every time they would come into the hospital, we would discharge them with the same plan. economy up to $236 billion every year due to preventable medical errors, increased rates of illness and disability, and wage losses.

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The Top Patient Safety Risks in 2025 Are Mostly About the “Human OS” – Reading ECRI’s Annual Report

Health Populi

health care system today: namely, Managing patient violence Inadequate patient handoffs– but in this case, related to patient transport #5 and #9 in the list 10 years later identify care coordination challenges, which continue to mar health care quality in the U.S. Compare these with the top 10 safety concerns for 2025.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In certain cases, nursing homes may discharge or transfer a resident even if the resident does not consent to the discharge or transfer – this is known as an “involuntary discharge” or an “involuntary transfer.” In this case, the resident has the right to appeal the involuntary discharge or transfer. 19 CSR 30-82.050(3).

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

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It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. PAC training directly impacts the lives of the patient PAC services provide an extra level of assistance for people discharged from acute hospitals.

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How BPCI Enhances Patient Experience and Lowers Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

Guideway Care

The aim of BPCI initiatives focused on care improvement is to encompass all expenses related to an episode of clinical treatment, promoting more efficient and coordinated provision through bundled payments. Utilizing predictive analytics is crucial in controlling expenses while simultaneously advancing patient outcomes.

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

Health Populi

I’d interviewed Roy at CES 2020 in Las Vegas in January to catch up on consumer health developments, and the March meeting was going to cover Philips’ innovations on the hospital and acute care side of the business, as well as to learn more about Roy’s new role as head of Connected Care.

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Understanding Transitional Care Management in Reducing Readmissions

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Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.