Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Enhancements to Core Admission and Discharge Navigators Connect Care uses "Navigators" to help prescribers complete complex workflows when key tasks are easy to forget. Core "Admission" and "Discharge" navigators organize review (e.g., orders) and documentation (e.g., problem, medication and allergy validation), action (e.g.,

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

PRD SRO (the read-only copy of the production environment) will be available during this outage; PRD SRO is accessible from any computer used for documenting in Connect Care regularly. DURING DOWNTIME Check with Unit Clerk/Charge Nurse to confirm processes for ordering, documentation, and patient movement.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

While the document sets out a vision for integrated, community-focused care, it provides little in the way of clear guidance for GP practices, leaving them uncertain about how they fit into the evolving system. The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark.

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 1, 2025

To maintain patient confidentiality, medical assistants are expected to secure electronic records and ensure physical documentation is not left unattended. Contact us today for more information about our admissions process or Medical Assistant Program in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City , NJ, and Philadelphia, PA.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 12, 2024

You couldn’t help but feel you were being adopted by a family, apprenticed before admission to a guild, pledged to a select society. Already I am watching efforts to have AI answer messages from my patients and document my visits. There was often a night out together for a beer in the middle of the month and a dinner at the end.

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Scrubs

JULY 20, 2023

She’s always gowned, gloved and masked, helping us with an admission, getting vitals, assessments, documentation, central line dressing changes. -Amanda My boss has this awful habit of trying to get us really good bonuses when we pick up a shift. She also always tries to work with our schedules.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

Unlike GMLOS, ALOS is calculated by adding the total number of stay days for a group of patients and dividing by the number of discharges or admissions. GMLOS relies on accurate and complete documentation and the capturing of CC/MCC’s by coding, which may vary across healthcare organization. GMLOS isn’t always a perfect metric either.

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EvidenceCare

JUNE 11, 2024

Note: CMS documents how each ICD-10 code can be either a CC or MCC here. This is why Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) is so important to ensure documentation accurately reflects a patient’s Severity of Illness (SOI). Documentation is crucial for assigning the correct DRG and, consequently, a realistic SOI score.

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 20, 2023

One study found that the use of unique lanyards improved clarity of roles and responsibilities, communication, and task delegation, contributing to better admission flow, team leadership, accountability, and improved nurse confidence. Symptoms of CVS include blurred vision, eye pain, tearing, headache, and difficulty focusing.

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CareerStep

JULY 19, 2024

Reviewed by Becky Byrns , CHDS, CHDP-S, CEHRS, MSK and Healthcare Documentation, Health and Wellness Program Manager at CareerStep. Precise and accurate documentation is critical in healthcare and medical transcriptionists play a vital role. For more information, or to enroll, reach out to our admissions team at 1.800.411.7073 !

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

Contact us to learn more about financial aid opportunities for students who qualify or to get started with admissions and enrollment. They handle a range of administrative responsibilities to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and that patients receive the appropriate medical attention.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

what’s on their admissions website) and show that you’ve done your research. If you do a good job at showing your fit for a program and highlight your unique qualities in a way that might not have come across as admissions committee members ticked off boxes on their checklists, a Letter of Interest can give you the boost you need.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Introduction to Drawing Certificates A​ drawing certificate ⁣is an⁣ official document that recognizes an⁤ individual’s skills ⁢and expertise ⁢in​ the art of drawing. Build a Portfolio: Document ⁢your best works for assessment and future opportunities. Seek Feedback: Regularly ask mentors or peers for constructive criticism.

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The Healthcare Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The potential overall cost savings and improvement in post-natal outcomes associated with such a reduction are well-documented and would be staggering.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

PRD SRO is accessible from any computer used for documenting in Connect Care regularly. What you need to do BEFORE DOWNTIME Complete orders and documentation in the chart before downtime begins. DURING DOWNTIME Check with Unit Clerk/Charge Nurse to confirm processes for ordering, documentation, and patient movement.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A strong letter will complement your essays and experience descriptions, giving admissions committee members a valuable outside perspective on your potential in the field of medicine. As you can imagine, collecting and assembling the documents for a committee letter can take some time.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s what Dr. Herman (Flash) Gordon , one of our expert med school consultants, had to say: “As a med school educator and former chair of admissions, I see this as a purposeful question. This essay is an opportunity to provide the admissions committee(s) with a broader picture of who you are as an applicant. A combination?

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

The previous issues can still be accessed, via the archive in the Connect Care Manual.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

PRD SRO (the read-only copy of the production environment) will be available during this outage; PRD SRO is accessible from any computer used for documenting in Connect Care regularly. DURING DOWNTIME Check with Unit Clerk/Charge Nurse to confirm processes for ordering, documentation, and patient movement.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As of April 1, 2024, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Information Management (HIM) Chart Correction team will be able to revise some Connect Care clinical documentation errors on behalf of healthcare providers. Previously, providers were prompted via In Basket messages to do this work. selections within SmartLists).

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The Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A key factor in the wave of denials was the increased centrality of hospital emergency admissions as the main gateway to complex and expensive inpatient care. This surge of machine-driven denials played a major role in the mysterious 39% plummet in hospital operating earnings seen in 2016 and 2017.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For this applicant, the challenge was even bigger, as we see at the opening (Note: This essay appears in MBA Admission for Smarties , by Linda Abraham and Judy Gruen, pages 93-94.): Our consultants have many years of experience guiding applicants to admission with compelling, detailed, and story-filled essays.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Related preparations include: General inpatient : Make sure that all dictations are complete and signed; use dictation (eScription) for all admissions, transfers and consults between now and launch, if possible, so that transition notes at launch can refer to recent documentation in Netcare.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Most programs require an application and have posted due dates, so give yourself adequate time to complete and submit all required documentation. These programs vary but tend to offer either volunteering, research, shadowing, educational workshops, and/or clinical exposure, all related to healthcare and medicine. Work with Valerie!

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

Building a Better Health Record (BBHR) As part of our documentation quality improvement initiative , we promote practical ways for clinicians to provide clear and actionable communication at transitions of care. Connect Care displays PCP attachment information in multiple locations and workflows.

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DrChrono

JANUARY 3, 2023

From admission to discharge and beyond, secure, reliable, and accurate record-keeping is paramount to exceptional continuity of care. Medical records are an integral component of the clinical process.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Related preparations include: General inpatient : Make sure that all dictations are complete and signed; use dictation (eScription) for all admissions, transfers and consults between now and launch, if possible, so that transition notes at launch can refer to recent documentation in Netcare.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

After an extensive forensic investigation and comprehensive document review, on March 21, 2025, we determined your personal data may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition, which occurred between November 4, 2023, and November 5, 2023.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

According to the 2021 Internet of Healthcare Report , 90% of healthcare executives said their organization relies on multiple systems for at least one process, including claims processing and clinical documentation. Read more about selecting the right EHR for your practice on the blog 5 things you need to consider when changing your EHR.

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Accepted Blog

JULY 8, 2024

What information and documentation do I need to complete the AMCAS application? Schedule a free consultation with an experienced med school admissions consultant, and get your questions answered. Here Are Some FAQs about the AMCAS Application appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. Good luck, future doctors!

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

The standard of care was hospital admission and surgical ablation of the obstruction to urine flow. Let me share one success story demonstrating how to navigate the negotiation process. I was an early adopter of a minimally invasive procedure for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. The cost of the hospital procedure was $25,000 to $35,000.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

JANUARY 20, 2025

In addition to direct encounters with doctors and nurses, document additional aspects of the journey like searching for a provider, setting appointments, navigating a healthcare campus, accessing follow-up records, paying a bill, or getting a prescription. No touchpoint is too small for inclusion.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

After an extensive investigation and manual document review, we discovered on February 14, 2025, that some personal and/or protected health information of individuals was contained in the compromised email account that was subject to unauthorized access and acquisition, explained Alternate Solutions Health Network in the notification letters.

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