Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Improve staff communication. Perhaps not surprisingly, they share a common element — they all depend on good communication practices at the organizational, team, and individual levels. Whether communicating with care team members or directly with patients, using two ways to confirm a patient’s identity must be embedded in your process.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Teamwork Follow-Up 52

Practice Index

MAY 9, 2024

29% of patients told the Biobank they had insomnia symptoms while just 10% had this documented in their GP records. The post Primary care news round-up (2nd May to 8th May 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. Researchers studied patient reports of insomnia, comparing GP records with the UK Biobank.

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Huddles/Rounds Triage Documentation Tests 52

Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

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. Demo: Discharge Readiness Integrated Planner Manual: Transition Planning

Discharges 40

Discharges Huddles/Rounds Documentation Communication 40

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. Tips for finding a primary care provider can be printed and/or sent for patient use.

Discharges 40

Discharges Admissions Huddles/Rounds Communication 40

Minority Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

Community services (adult day care centers): Community-based facilities that provide care and activities for older adults, typically during daytime hours. They are for older adults requiring supervision and social interaction but not round-the-clock care. How much do LTC jobs pay?

Long Term Care 59

Long Term Care Conflict Resolution Vital Signs Collaboration 59

Mildred Elley

JUNE 28, 2021

Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents 1. Meeting your paralegal degree requirements may also allow you to enhance your analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Documentation 52

Documentation Certification Huddles/Rounds Scheduling 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Communication barriers in healthcare arise when there are linguistic differences, limited ability to speak and understand, heavy accents, lack of ability to read and write healthcare-related text, and an absence of cultural awareness when there is limited knowledge of English (or another common language).

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Minority Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

Community Service Community service and volunteerism may not seem like a big deal to you. Still, involvement in such “extracurricular activities” paints a picture of a well-rounded individual who takes their place in society seriously. Employers are interested in employees who give back to the workplace community.

Shared Governance 59

Shared Governance Huddles/Rounds Certification Documentation 59

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

As integral members of the pharmaceutical care team, these skilled professionals combine a deep understanding of medication procedures, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities to ensure seamless operations within the pharmacy.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Customer Service Hospital Huddles/Rounds 52

Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If it’s been 8 weeks since you applied to one of these latter schools, and you haven’t received a secondary, you should do three things: First, confirm that the school accepts communications and/or additional materials. Did your experiences and meaningful experiences reflect a well-rounded candidate?

Admissions 52

Admissions Medication Documentation Follow-Up 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Since their publication by the US Sentencing Commission in 1991, seven elements have become core tenets of healthcare compliance programs not only because of their impact on potential damages, but in helping organizations develop well-rounded compliance programs. Communicate the organization’s mission and ethical requirements.

Patient Safety 59

Patient Safety Billing Huddles/Rounds Best Practices 59

CareerStep

MARCH 29, 2024

Pros: Well-rounded responsibilities (both clinical and administrative) CCMA certification pairs well with certifications for EKG technician (CET) and phlebotomy technician (CPT) Cons: Can be high stress Potential to work nights and weekends Read more: How to Become a Medical Assistant (Infographic) 4.

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Certification Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Assistant 52

Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I basically wound up going to grand rounds. I would be talking to residents, I would be going to seven o’clock grand rounds in the mornings as if I were a resident. So there’s a teamwork environment, there’s a communication skills environment that you’re going to be developing.

Admissions 52

Admissions Medication Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up 52

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of the most important non-clinical skills for a nurse to develop is the strong power of communication. Nursing care is built on the foundation of communication. Thus nurses need communication skills that will make this aspect of their work lives smoother to navigate. Step 1: Electronic Communication.

Communication 110

Communication Documentation Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety 110

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

In OCR’s last round of HIPAA audits in 2016 and 2017, most audited entities were not fully compliant with this important Security Rule provision, as they had either failed to conduct a HIPAA-compliant risk analysis, had not conducted one frequently enough, or their risk analyses were not comprehensive and/or accurate.

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HIPAA Business Associate Hospital Medication 81

Practice Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Practices spend as much as 20% of their time on admin and work created by poor communications with secondary care. The BMA’s GP committee for England included the proposal in a new document called “Why general practice is broken and how we can fix it”. This is intolerable. That time should be spent with patients.”

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Documentation Communication 52

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Standardize the practice of regular patient safety huddles among your teams. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders. Good communication is a foundational tenet of respect.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Standardize the practice of regular patient safety huddles among your teams. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders. Good communication is a foundational tenet of respect.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

The Craneware Group hosted a round table with healthcare leaders from across the United States to understand why so many hospitals had not complied with the new ruling. Finally, enlist a communication or UX specialist to evaluate all written materials for clarity and readability. Why are hospitals failing their audits?

Hospital 52

Hospital Documentation Billing Insurance 52

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 13, 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.

Discharges 40

Discharges Medication Huddles/Rounds Admissions 40

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Fewer Documentation Errors: Automated transfer of device outputs to the EHR virtually eliminates transcription mistakes that can lead to misdiagnoses or medication errors. Efficient workflows translate to cost savings, higher staff morale, and more consistent compliance with documentation standards.

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EHR / EMR Medication HIPAA Documentation 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 26, 2025

Attention to detail with accuracy is crucial regarding legal documents, contracts, and correspondence. Practical written and verbal communication is also imperative in dealing with attorneys, clients, and other professionals. With such a foundation, graduates can quickly be geared into a vibrant career in the legal field.

Critical Thinking 40

Critical Thinking Huddles/Rounds Documentation Scheduling 40

The Healthcare Blog

MAY 20, 2025

I literally dumped a pretty incomprehensible 26 page dense CMS RFI document into ChatGPT the other day and in a few seconds it told me what they asked for and what they were actually looking for (that unwritten subtext). For instance Stanford just released a homegrown product that uses AI to communicate lab results to patients.

Discharges 87

Discharges Communication Hospital Documentation 87