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7 tips on how to navigate the complexities of migrating EHRs to the cloud

Medical Economics

Ensuring security and compliance is crucial during cloud migration, requiring collaboration between CTOs, CISOs, and other teams. But the real-time access to data, longer-term cost savings, rapid upgrades, enhanced collaboration, and other benefits will outweigh these considerations for most organizations.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations. Continuous monitoring of patients is another vital aspect of the job. These assessments are essential for determining the appropriate course of action.

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How Healthcare Roles are Shifting with Aging Populations in the U.S.

We Care Online

It’s not just about checking vital signs or assisting with meals. Healthcare workers who are adaptable, willing to learn, and open to interdisciplinary collaboration will be in the strongest position. However, many medical staff are still unsure about their skills in this area.

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Basics of Medical Assistant Lab Work

Prism Career Institute

They help gather patient information, vital signs, or other health data that physicians use to make accurate diagnoses and determine treatment options, as well as carry out critical administrative functions. These professionals perform a variety of tasks within healthcare facilities or independent laboratories.

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HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are required to abide by HIPAA laws to ensure proper confidentiality when collaborating with patients. The course catalog also covers medical law and ethics, phlebotomy, clinical procedures, patient history and vital signs, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Prevent Medical Errors with Mistake-Proofing Principles

Mobius MD

A simple healthcare example is integrating automated vital sign monitoring devices with electronic health records (EHRs). Traditionally, assistants or technicians measure vitals and manually record the resultsa process vulnerable to transcription errors.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Throughout the Day: Team Collaboration: Work closely with other Medical Assistants, nurses, and healthcare providers to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient operations. Document medical histories and reason for the visit.