Practice Index

MAY 22, 2025

Practices warned about discharge safety Practices should ensure they assess the safety risks of the processes used to care for elderly patients after discharge from hospital. On average, practices receive 1,092 discharge summaries annually, Dr Spencer reports.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Discharges Tests Hospital 52

Scrubs

MARCH 15, 2023

We routinely have dozens more admitted patients than we have licensed hospital beds.” “The impact is most visible in our emergency departments, where we are seeing a high influx of patients with acute illnesses and conditions that require hospitalization,” the statement reads. .

Discharges 242

Discharges Patient Safety Hospital Medication 242

Scrubs

AUGUST 11, 2023

trillion, was spent on hospital services. Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. Overall, she spent a month in the hospital recovering from surgery.

Billing 245

Billing Medication Insurance Hospital 245

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We wait to be discharged. ” If you’re waiting to be discharged from the hospital, what time you’ll be able to leave is anyone’s guess since one hand often doesn’t know what the other hand is doing. In an article titled, “ Can Hospitality Cure the Woes of Healthcare?”

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Discharges Physical Exams Hospital 52

Scrubs

AUGUST 27, 2023

The National Health Service has been criticized for not paying healthcare workers enough for their time, and now some providers are skipping meals just to make sure they have enough money to feed and clothe their children, according to a survey involving several hospital administrators.

Billing 246

Billing Hospital Discharges Admissions 246

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Yet, every time they would come into the hospital, we would discharge them with the same plan. I saw the same people over and over, but there were loads of services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction issues. There was a disconnect between what we were saying and the person,” she said of her experience.

Acute Care 261

Acute Care Critical Thinking Discharges Follow-Up 261

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Jefferson Health, which operates 18 hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, recently announced it is using the Nurse Emeritus Program to keep retired nurses engaged. She said the program is already paying off at hospitals around the country by helping new RNs learn the skills they need to excel on the job.

Discharges 242

Discharges Huddles/Rounds Hospital Medication 242

EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In case you aren’t familiar, the Two-Midnight Rule mandates that a patient’s hospital stay must span at least two midnights to qualify for inpatient status, directly influencing reimbursement rates and compliance requirements. In the MA Final Rule, however, CMS explicitly states that the two-midnight presumption does not apply to MA plans.

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Documentation Admissions Hospital Discharges 130

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Hospital administrators across the nation advocate the merits of Magnet designation. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, awards Magnet status to hospitals that satisfy designated criteria that measure the strength and quality of the institution’s nursing care.

Hospital 97

Hospital Patient Safety Discharges Patient Care 97

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Advancing these efforts, the BPCI Advanced model introduces a consolidated retrospective payment system that addresses services within a 90-day period following discharge or outpatient procedures. Collaborating with community-based resources allows hospitals participating in the BPCI to more adeptly aid those who are most at risk.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Acute Care Discharges Collaboration 52

The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

All QI projects can be divided into three categories: Category 1: Supported by financial incentives Category 2: Neutral to financial incentives Category 3: Opposed by financial incentives Determining which category a potential project will fall into is important for predicting how much support from hospital leadership a QI project will have.

Discharges 74

Discharges Hospital Collaboration Admissions 74

Arkenea

MARCH 9, 2025

In recent years, hospital mobile app development has emerged as a critical tool in the healthcare industry, providing patients with convenient and accessible healthcare services. In this blog, we will explore the benefits, development process, hospital mobile app technology trends, challenges, and more.

Hospital 52

Hospital Tests Follow-Up Medication 52

Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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.

Discharges 52

Discharges Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Transfers 52

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In June 2021, Montefiore was evaluating performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiences and alleviate flow challenges and decided to open a discharge lounge. The idea of a discharge lounge isn’t new, but being assisted by the clinician with whom patients just bonded is. Why did you become a nurse?

Discharges 69

Discharges Unit Organization and Environment Hospital Performance Improvement Initiatives 69

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 8, 2023

2] For years the physician group that filed suit (all board-certified hospitalists) had a direct contract with a hospital system. Under that contract, in exchange for a stipend, the group provided around-the-clock hospitalist services several of the system’s local hospitals.

Hospital 98

Hospital Discharges Transfers Huddles/Rounds 98

Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. HCAHPS The HCAHPS survey is a standardized tool for capturing patients’ perceptions of their hospital experience.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Discharges Outpatient Care 52

Guideway Care

AUGUST 31, 2023

Readmission costs to Medicare is reported at $26 billion annually, with $17 billion of that amount spent on avoidable hospital intakes and readmissions after discharge, according to data from the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Multi-visit patients account for more than half of all readmissions in the United States.

Discharges 52

Discharges Hospital Follow-Up Patient Experience 52

Guideway Care

JULY 3, 2024

The healthcare industry attempts to enhance patient satisfaction in hospitals through the implementation of the 5 Ps of nursing rounding. This makes patients feel seen and wanted while they are in the hospital. We leverage extensive expertise and insights to ensure improved 5Ps and maximum patient satisfaction in hospitals.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Huddles/Rounds Patient Education Discharges 52

Minority Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

For example, patients who leave the hospital without a clear plan or a plan they need help understanding are more likely to be readmitted within 30 days. That also affects a hospital’s numbers,” she says. “It’s The dangers of an ineffective team are many; the worst outcome is when it causes patient or nurse harm.

Teamwork 104

Teamwork Interdisciplinary Team Communication Discharges 104

Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

By your final year, you can admit, treat, and discharge patients on your own and do some procedures without supervision. While this has traditionally affected women far more than men (leading to less career advancement and income), many male physicians are now opting to spend more time at home and less in the hospital.

Medication 98

Medication Admissions Follow-Up Physical Exams 98

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Dictate any pre-launch admission or transfer notes Launch 8 inpatient facilities are supported for dictation of admission histories, transfer notes, consultation reports and discharge summaries. The same applies for Consults performed in the coming week for patients expected to still be in-hospital post-launch.

Transfers 40

Transfers Admissions Discharges Hospital 40

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

This blog explores how patient advocacy enhances care quality, addresses social determinants of health, and supports bundled payment success. Such a comprehensive model boosts patient outcomes alongside fortifying the infrastructure around hospital systems and physician services.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When patients consider what they want in a hospital experience, they are looking for excellent and compassionate care, of course. But as patients think about a hospital experience, they are also looking for a factor many don’t know how to describe. But there is more to getting better than just repairing the body, he says.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Hospital Discharges Communication 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

According to NANN, nurses generally work with these infants until they are discharged from the hospital after birth, but that can span a months-long period of treatment. Some nurses in this area do continue to see patients until they reach toddlerhood.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Critical Thinking Discharges Certification 52

Accepted Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

For example, is it a Level 1 trauma hospital? If you say, for example, that you “had to change sheets on hospital beds,” it sounds like you didn’t want to, or that you didn’t enjoy or see the value in the task! So, briefly introduce the organization or company. Describe its location, mission, type, and any other relevant details.

Admissions 40

Admissions Customer Service Hospital Discharges 40

Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Claims-based measures make up 35% of the TPS and are based on acute-care hospitalizations in the first 60 days of care and emergency department use without hospitalization in the first 60 days of care. Discharged to community. Note: This content was adapted from a blog originally posted by our partner SimiTree.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Transfers Follow-Up Discharges 52

Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

Immediate Access to Clinical Support Virtual nurses regularly assist with tasks that do not require physical proximity to the patient, such as patient-family education, completing admission and discharge tasks, and participating in two-person verification processes.

Admissions 59

Admissions Collaboration Discharges Transfers 59

Southern Careers Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hospitals Hospitals are bustling hubs of healthcare activity, and medical assistants are an essential part of the team. In hospital settings, medical assistants often work in various departments, including emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and surgical units.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Outpatient Care Vital Signs 52

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Based on a study by Deloitte , the hospitals who reported better patient experience are the same ones that have higher revenue and better financial outlooks. A great example of how impactful this step can be is Childrens Hospital of Orange Countys (CHOC) Emergency Department. FAQs Who should measure NPS in a healthcare organization?

Patient Experience 40

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Best Practices Hospital 40

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As part of discharge planning. Although home health and hospice nurses don’t close out their shifts with a report as in hospitals, they can establish a similar mind-set of follow-up. Note: This content was adapted from a blog originally posted by our partner SimiTree. When there is a problem or change in the patient’s condition.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I handed them the same box of single ply tissues I was now sobbing into, as I handed them a pen to sign their discharge paperwork. Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to address my emotional burden.

Follow-Up 108

Follow-Up Discharges Triage Insurance 108

The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

The patient safety team moves quickly to investigate, and they discover that the patient was a young woman who had given birth to her first child just two weeks ago at one of your hospitals. Anxiety was noted several times throughout her hospital stay. ” Her discharge notes state Difficulty coping with anxiety for past 1-2 weeks.

Follow-Up 103

Follow-Up Discharges Appointments Hospital 103

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Diallo said no amount of hospital training could have prepared her for that fateful day in the grocery store. “I’ve I help save people all the time at the hospital. She later found out from a reporter that the family was visiting from out of state and that the baby was discharged from the hospital after two days. “I

Discharges 279

Discharges Hospital Appointments Medication 279

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

They describe a patient who found themselves discharged from a service for failing to attend an appointment, in spite of their efforts to reschedule. Call for action on patients awaiting discharge The Government is under pressure to take action over thousands of patients stuck in hospital and waiting for discharge.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Discharges Appointments Hospital 52

Scrubs

JUNE 6, 2023

He spent five months in the hospital under her care. They lost touch after he was discharged, but they never forgot about each other. He just had a lot of admiration for her, and I think he didn’t want to let her down in the hospital and he just would do what she said.” To me, they are the hospital.

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Discharges Hospital Medication 185

Minority Nurse

MARCH 17, 2025

The ones that don’t make it into social media posts or discharge summaries. As nurses, we often see these moments in the hospital. These are the moments we celebrate, the ones that make headlines or get highlighted in patient stories. But what about the moments that come after? But we don’t always talk about it.

Discharges 92

Discharges Patient Education Patient Centered Care Hospital 92

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Then I also worked as an injury prevention coordinator for one of the busiest trauma center centers in the country at Ben Taub Hospital, Harris Health System. Check back next week for part 3 of our Q&A Blog Series with Nurse Blake and learn how he got into standup comedy and how he’s making a difference in nursing.

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Patient Care Tech Sterilization Discharges Certification 98