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Safe Catheter Usage: Best Practices for Preventing Harm

Performance Health

But when teams treat each incident as a learning opportunity, safe catheter usage becomes a powerful tool for patient safety. Often, the cause is simple: a balloon inflated too soon, the wrong size, or a lapse in communication.

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Keep Your Skills Current: Our Medication Aide Update Class

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Healthcare is an ever-evolving field, with new medications, guidelines, and best practices constantly emerging. Enhance Patient Safety: Medication errors can have serious consequences. Knowing that youre current with the latest information and best practices can give you peace of mind as you carry out your duties.

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The Important Role Of Dental Assistants In Infection Control

ACI Medical & Dental School

Patient safety is a top priority for the whole dental team, especially when it comes to infection control. The Importance of Infection Control In A Dental Practice Infection control is crucial in a dental practice because it helps protect both patients and staff from the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and diseases.

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Phlebotomy Duties In Hospital

Phlebotomy Careers

Compliance ​and Safety: adhering to ‌protocols minimizes hospital liabilities and promotes a ⁢culture of safety. Practical Tips for Hospital phlebotomists Successful hospital phlebotomy hinges on best practices and continuous ⁣learning.

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How To Draw Blood From A Vein

Phlebotomy Careers

Proper technique ensures ⁤patient comfort, safety, and accurate test‍ results. Whether ​you’re a seasoned professional or a beginner, ⁢understanding‌ the step-by-step process, common challenges,⁣ and best practices is ⁣essential. ‌In Patient​ Comfort : Minimizing⁤ pain and anxiety ⁣during the procedure.

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Phlebotomy Draw Order

Phlebotomy Careers

Proper draw order not only ensures the‌ accuracy‍ of test results but also minimizes patient discomfort and prevents cross-contamination.In Introduction Phlebotomy-the practice of drawing blood-is a vital procedure in medical diagnostics.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability. Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1.