Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

But what exactly is RAG in healthcare, and more importantly, how can your organization implement it successfully while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient safety? Let’s explore how forward thinking healthcare organizations are already leveraging this technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Ultimate guide ‌to the ⁢NHA⁢ Phlebotomy Certification Exam if you’re considering a career‍ in healthcare and have a knack for working with patients, becoming a certified phlebotomist ⁢can be⁣ a rewarding step.

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Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s a game changer that can lead to more efficient healthcare systems and better patient outcomes. EHR Interoperability can help institutions save money but also helps in saving lives and improves patient care. This means that you can make well-informed decisions quickly, enhancing the quality of patient care.

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Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

Healthcare organizations that execute Epic implementations effectively achieve improved clinical workflows, enhanced patient safety, reduced operational costs, and stronger financial performance. Each module requires careful configuration to match organizational workflows and clinical preferences.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 28, 2025

An Overview Phlebotomy ⁢involves drawing blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing, transfusions, ⁤or donations.Certified phlebotomists play a crucial role in healthcare​ by ensuring accurate specimen collection‍ and ​patient safety. Documenting procedure details accurately.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 29, 2025

Certification in Phlebotomy: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Certified Phlebotomist Embarking on a ‍career in phlebotomy is an excellent choice for those interested in healthcare and​ patient ⁤care. Professional Credibility: Certification validates your skills and knowledge, earning trust from employers and patients.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 2, 2025

These⁣ training programs teach you the essential skills necessary to excel in phlebotomy,ensuring patient safety and‌ comfort while complying with medical standards. Safety & Infection Control Practicing protocols to prevent contamination and needlestick injuries.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 10, 2025

As a‌ leading healthcare provider in Utah and‍ surrounding regions, Intermountain⁤ Healthcare’s‍ commitment​ to patient care extends to its expert phlebotomy teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and ⁤compassionate blood draw services. Prioritize safety: Follow proper infection ⁢control and safety protocols at all times.

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MedQuest College

JULY 8, 2025

The healthcare industry encompasses a wide range of roles—from hands-on patient care to behind-the-scenes support—all essential to helping others maintain and improve their well-being. From following infection control procedures to tracking patient records accurately, attention to detail is critical.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 6, 2025

Their residency program is where these soon-to-be physicians will spend the next 3-7 years, honing their craft through rigorous and round-the-clock patient care. Also document behaviors you hope to avoid. They will be the first to be called/paged/alerted when something goes wrong on the medical wards.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

Set it but check it: Avoiding the hidden risks of ambient listening in health care Jay Anders, MD May 30th 2025 Article AI-driven ambient listening tools show promise in health care but require careful oversight to ensure accurate documentation and patient safety.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Much time is spent manually updating and filling out clinical documentation, which can be automated. Despite 60% of health systems employing over 50 unique software solutions for healthcare operations, many of these investments lack seamless integration with the most crucial technology—the patient record.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Unfortunately, this approach fails to consider the long-term impact on patient care and the loss of invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned nurses possess, which is critical to the success of novice nurses. Impact on Patient Care The consequences of laying off seasoned nurses can have a negative impact on patient care.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2023

Patient safety depends on many preventative steps, and many of those steps must be followed meticulously. The report, published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , reinforces how the simplest act of hand washing and proper hand hygiene can have a significant impact on patient safety.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. What is transformational leadership? The evidence is in.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Key Takeaway Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have revolutionized nursing documentation, making it more efficient, accurate, and accessible. Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Encourages feedback and works to solve problems related to patient care, patient safety, budget, and staffing.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

Additionally, they are exploring solutions for computer-assisted physician documentation (CAPD) that uses AI to help physicians create more accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation. Stacey Johnston They have also requested early adoption of Epic’s summarizer programs to assist with discharge summaries.

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We Care Online

MAY 25, 2024

These systems have revolutionized laboratories’ operations, significantly impacting patient care, lab efficiency, and the healthcare industry. Knowing how to navigate and utilize these systems ensures you can quickly retrieve patient information and test results, facilitating better decision-making and patient care.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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Performance Health

JULY 29, 2024

By systematically identifying, documenting, and mitigating potential risks, healthcare organizations can effectively reduce expenses while enhancing patient care.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 15, 2024

Incident reporting in nursing is a foundational component of establishing a culture of safety within healthcare settings. By documenting and analyzing incidents, nursing professionals can significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care and workplace conditions.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

By embracing interoperability, healthcare providers can enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster innovation in the healthcare industry. Empowering medical research: Access to a broader pool of patient data promotes the discovery of new treatments and therapies, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The impact of language barriers on patient care There are many direct and indirect impacts of language barriers on patient care. Provide bilingual medical documentation as a response to lack of access to healthcare Begin by understanding the needs of your patient population.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades ago, healthcare professionals documented patient data in paper charts, which was time-consuming and susceptible to human error. The ICD codes serve multiple purposes: – Clinical: They accurately represent diagnoses and in-patient procedures which aids in efficient patient care.

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DropStat

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurses must perform “safety event reporting,” also called an “unusual occurrence report” or “variance report,” whenever there is: a new adverse event (e.g., a medical error or patient injury) a new awareness about an existing event (e.g., to improve patient safety) a near miss (e.g.,

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the key considerations: Medication Management EHR Requitements Documentation: EHRs should allow comprehensive documentation of medication-related information. Alerts for drug allergies or contraindications enhance patient safety. Tracking patient progress over time informs treatment adjustments.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

The primary purpose of EMRs is to leverage the advantages of software technology to enhance patient care through better data management, streamlined workflows, and more informed decision-making. EMR vs. EHR EMRs are primarily utilized by clinicians to manage patient care within one practice.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A well-designed care coordination process benefits patients, providers, and payer organizations. Improved care quality and patient safety, reduced readmissions and ER visits, and lower healthcare costs are just some of the positive outcomes of effective care coordination. Documentation in the medical record.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The therapeutic index measures the safety of a drug by comparing the effective dose to the toxic dose. Monitoring and documenting all medications a patient takes helps us avoid harmful interactions. Safe Medication Practices for Medical Assistants Safe medication practices are vital for ensuring patient safety.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Despite its effectiveness, ketamine therapy requires careful oversight. This ensures that patients adhere to their prescribed regimen and allows providers to track treatment consistency.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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