Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Journal of Nursing Education published a research article documenting the history and use of the expression, “Nurses eat their young.” In an article for Johns Hopkins Nursing , nurse Ellie Falletta summed up the dangers of lateral violence. “I Carefully document every detail of each instance of bullying.

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Relias

MAY 13, 2024

While shoulder dystocia is not a common occurrence — statistics show it occurs in only up to 2% of births — it can cause complications for the parent and baby without rapid intervention. Studies indicate that better outcomes are directly tied to a prompt response from care teams, making the nurse’s role in shoulder dystocia a vital one.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

Repeated pressure exposure on the same area will result in the degradation of the skin’s integrity, literally opening the skin up to infection. Caregivers can take action to prevent pressure sores in older clients and avoid negative outcomes that can follow. All such checks should be documented as well.

Long Term Care 98

Long Term Care Follow-Up Hospital Patient Safety 98

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider automating administrative tasks from patient scheduling appointment, supporting clinical decision making based on patient data across the continuum of care and regardless of site of care, easing clinical documentation, and providing real-time understanding of risks and areas for improvement.

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Unit Organization and Environment Collaboration Documentation Acute Care 71

Relias

JULY 4, 2023

A majority said that up to 20% of their charges were incorrectly coded. This coordinated partnership requires a joint effort toward the common goal of accurate charges, identification and resolution of any discrepancies, and signed documentation indicating completion. Yet 40% of their organizations addressed it once a month or less.

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Follow-Up Medical Coding Documentation Best Practices 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

A transaction in which the parties meet the size of entity test is subject to reporting if it has one or more of the following characteristics: The proposed fair market value of the transaction exceeds $25 million and concerns the provision of health care services.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Acute Care Transfers 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I knew that I needed a strong nursing background if I was going to manage patients independently, so I decided to work for two years in critical care before going to the L&D Nurse Manager every week and asking her if I had enough experience yet to be hired as an L&D nurse. And finally, one day, she said I did!

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Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices 59

Relias

APRIL 27, 2023

To keep up with all of it, your staff needs constant training. It’s hard even for experts to keep up. Some health plans are refusing to pay claims due to missing documentation to support the need for a procedure. But efficient follow-up is equally important,” said Hayes. Clean claims should be a priority.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Follow-Up Billing Best Practices 52

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

By aligning emergency planning across healthcare settings, the CMS rule helps ensure organizations can continue providing quality care during major disruptions. The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule outlined a framework that healthcare providers and suppliers must follow to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Tests 52

Tests Best Practices Communication Long Term Care 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo. You can take the following steps to optimize your revenue cycle management process. 5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation.

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Documentation Admissions Follow-Up Scheduling 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

From the least complex workflows to the highest complexity workflows, finding a minute here or there can add up quickly,” said Hermosillo. You can take the following steps to optimize your revenue cycle management process. 5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation.

Documentation 52

Documentation Admissions Follow-Up Scheduling 52

Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

Engage your employees A huge part of keeping your organization compliant is making sure your staff is doing the same: completing their annual mandatories, utilizing the most current practices, following policies and procedures, and so on. Instead of taking up all your time tracking, spend your time on reporting and analyzing.

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Follow-Up Acute Care Best Practices Tests 52

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That means making sure they are compliant with all required training, are up to date on evidence-based practices, and have the knowledge and skills to consistently provide high-quality care. Another goal is setting your patients up for success after home health services end.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. Inspiration Transformational leaders inspire their teams to be their best selves, which can encourage them to be proactive and innovative about their approaches to patient care.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Collaboration 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Increase security and efficiency By investing in a modern, integrated learning management platform, IHS and its partner organizations can enhance the quality and efficiency of their training and education programs, ensure up-to-date security across systems, and ultimately, improve health care delivery while reducing cost and complexity.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Continuing Education 52

Relias

JULY 13, 2023

The formal service system requires the identification and documentation of clinically defined symptoms and problems. It can be easy to get caught up in the problem identification and work aspects involved in accessing services for older adults, including referrals, paperwork, and utilization.

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Long Term Care Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Advocates ensure comprehension among patients regarding their medical conditions and stress the critical nature of adhering to follow-up healthcare protocols, thus steering clear of unwarranted visits back to hospitals. Ready to experience the benefits of patient advocacy for your healthcare organization?

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Providing patients with written documentation that they can take home is also important and helps further alleviate feelings of confusion or unease. Ensure cleanliness No patient wants to receive care in an environment that doesn’t appear safe and sanitary.

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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Scheduling Hospital 52

Relias

MAY 1, 2022

When it comes to assessing and treating pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, and venous wounds, investing in expertise up front can help protect your organization against costly wound care liability down the road. Keeping accurate documentation. Aware of Wound Care Liability Risks. Deliberate Wound Documentation.

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Documentation Admissions Acute Care Communication 98

Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality. Each of the original six domains of health care quality corresponded to specific components of practice. AHRQ defined each of the domains as follows: Safe — avoiding harm to patients from the care that is intended to help them.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Documentation Billing Acute Care 98

Relias

APRIL 14, 2025

Its also important to sign up for weather alerts from trusted sources like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or your local emergency management agency. Make sure all contact information is current, your emergency kit is up to date, and that everyone involved knows their role in the plan.

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Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Communication Documentation 40

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Emergency care Coordination of emergency care helps ensure that patients who come to the emergency department receive timely, appropriate, and high-quality care and are safely and effectively transitioned to the next level of needed care, whether it is inpatient, outpatient, or home-based.

Care Plan 52

Care Plan Patient Satisfaction Acute Care Collaboration 52

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to a report published by Chime, 83 percent of acute care organizations stated high use of patient portals by users in 2021, as compared to 74 percent in 2020. Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments.

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HIPAA Appointments Scheduling Tests 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

In addition, the FTC followed DOJ’s lead and voted in July to rescind the Statements of Antitrust Enforcement Policy in Health Care and the Statement of Enforcement Policy Regarding Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Vertical Transactions.

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Follow-Up Acute Care Collaboration Hospital 52

Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

DEIA — Including “accessibility,” this acronym has been used in federal documents such as President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce , which outlined policies to advance each area. InclusionHub recommends using survey data for decision-making.

Communication 52

Communication Follow-Up Acute Care Documentation 52

Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

DEIA — Including “accessibility,” this acronym has been used in federal documents such as President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce , which outlined policies to advance each area. InclusionHub recommends using survey data for decision-making.

Communication 52

Communication Follow-Up Acute Care Documentation 52

Relias

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Commonwealth Fund reported that organizations are already gearing up to request additional federal funding for supplemental coverage for Medicaid patients to help alleviate the impact on low-income patients, people of color, and other underserved populations and help them get the care they need.

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Follow-Up Medication Patient Safety Documentation 84

A Young Doctor's Journey

APRIL 22, 2025

Internal Medicine: I’ve only listened to a few, but these are my favorites: Core IM : this provides physicians and other healthcare professionals with advanced patient care skills and knowledge. White Coat Investor : a blog and podcast with priceless information - the stuff that you wish your parents taught you, growing up.

Medication 52

Medication Acute Care Follow-Up Hospital 52

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Maternal mortality is closely linked to social and behavioral factors As documented extensively, higher U.S. Managing gaps in mental health services by expanding the scope of services offered, increasing training on mental health for all staff, and reviewing documentation practices can also help.

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