Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 22, 2025

Patient Safety: Ensures ⁤practitioners are competent,‍ reducing the ‌risk of errors during blood collection. most phlebotomy exams consist of⁣ the following sections: 1. most phlebotomy exams consist of⁣ the following sections: 1. Legal Compliance: Meets ⁤licensing and employment‌ requirements.

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Certification Patient Safety Follow-Up Tests 40

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

However, repeated offenses can total up to $25,000 annually, and in cases of willful neglect that go uncorrected, penalties can reach as high as $1.5 Some of these challenges are common occurrences that can crop up despite staff’s best efforts. drugs, supplies, or health care services for Medicare or Medicaid patients).

Best Practices 40

Best Practices Billing Documentation Communication 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 3, 2025

‍ Phlebotomists are essential healthcare team members ensuring accurate sample collection, patient safety, and ​smooth diagnostic processes. Prepare for Interviews: Demonstrate your knowledge of phlebotomy‍ procedures and ⁤your compassionate approach to patient ⁤care. Set up⁤ and ​verify labeling of blood samples.

Certification 40

Certification Diagnostics Tests Administrative Work 40

EvidenceCare

JUNE 3, 2025

Walker Keach’s on The Better Care Podcast, where he discussed the research and methods behind his LOS improvement study, titled “Reducing Hospital Length of Stay: A Multimodal Perspective Quality Improvement Intervention” which was published in the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.

Discharges 130

Discharges Hospital Tests Patient Safety 130

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Patient Safety What about patient-practitioner communication? The more accurate the diagnosis, the more information the doctor receives from the patient, and the more successful the treatment will be. Patient safety is a top priority for healthcare experts. Lets analyze. What to do?

Communication 52

Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 22, 2025

Patient interaction skills: Communicating ​effectively, obtaining consent, and managing difficult patients. Safety and infection control: Proper handling ⁢of specimens, safety protocols, and OSHA regulations. Follow Up ⁣with Certification Ensure you understand ‌the certification requirements‌ in your state or country.

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Certification Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Safety Scheduling 40

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?

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

One morning, you wake up to a missed call and a voicemail from your PR leader. Its urgent: one of your employees–who was also a patient and a member of the organization–has unexpectedly died by suicide. You follow up and learn that this wasnt just any employee. Their family is furious. Youre shocked.

Discharges 104

Discharges Follow-Up Appointments Hospital 104

Mobius MD

JANUARY 28, 2025

Addressing these systemic issues through mistake-proofing can reduce errors, improve patient safety, and alleviate some of the stress and cognitive demands physicians face. The introduction of standardized checklists has revolutionized patient safety in surgical settings. What is Mistake-Proofing?

Medication 52

Medication Unit Organization and Environment Vital Signs Patient Safety 52

Practice Index

JULY 3, 2025

So far, we’ve had the NHS Long-Term Plan, the Darzi report, the Patient Safety Strategy, the Long-Term Workforce Plan, amongst others. One of the challenges faced by GPs is that they’re dealing with ever more complex patients, but the understanding doesn’t appear to follow that this will necessarily take more time.

Appointments 82

Appointments Patient Safety Follow-Up Hospital 82

Relias

MAY 7, 2025

The Beryl Institute, a global community of healthcare professionals and experience champions, defines patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organizations culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

Patient Experience 40

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Patient Safety 40

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 12, 2025

Haseltine Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare The Triumphs And Trials Of Duchenne Gene Therapy By William A. covers genomics and regenerative medicine Follow Author Jun 12, 2025, 09:14am EDT Share Save Comment Advances in gene therapy are beginning to change the narrative for children with genetic diseases.

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Insurance Follow-Up Tests Transfers 234

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Using the tools and processes above will help your healthcare facility more effectively reduce medical errors by advancing a system of safety and self-improvement.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Follow-Up Medical Coding Tests 52

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Care team dissatisfaction: Inefficient medical devices and processes, coupled with a lack of transparent access to patient information, lead to frustration and stress among care teams.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Experience Patient Records 52

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 23, 2025

Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare Neuralink Is Working On Vision-Enhancing Implants, Elon Musk Says By Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., Follow Author Jun 23, 2025, 10:00am EDT Jun 23, 2025, 10:46am EDT Share Save Comment Elon Musk's Neuralink has advanced significantly in recent years. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D.,

Insurance 296

Insurance Follow-Up Transfers Patient Safety 296

Medical Gas Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Do you want to improve patient safety in your healthcare organization? The smallest improvement may have a large impact on patient safety. As a hospital leader or healthcare facility manager, you are held accountable for managing effective care while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Patient Safety 77

Patient Safety Follow-Up Hospital 77

Scrubs

JULY 25, 2023

I could do a better job than some of my father’s nurses—could be more compassionate and respectful towards patients and family members, I could be much more of a calming and informative presence. I picked up the spoon and fed my father. Patients and their families can discern genuine concern from their medical professionals.

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant Vital Signs Patient Safety 246

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?

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Collaboration 52

Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Teamwork Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Three in four nurses working in hospitals care about the success of their institution — “they show up and gown up…yet only 57% feel a sense of ownership in their hospitals, leaving leaders to expect 100% quality to be delivered by about half of the nursing workforce.”

Follow-Up 150

Follow-Up Hospital Admissions Best Practices 150

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.

Unit Organization and Environment 98

Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Patient Care 98

EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

The following article is a summary of some of the key points of this episode. These can help patients find their way around the hospital and save time. You could also consider adding a system to manage phone inquiries, freeing up nurses. This can significantly reduce the risk of errors and improve patient safety.

Patient Care 130

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 130

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2022) estimated over 100,000 registered nurses left the profession and predicted that another 800,000 nurses would follow them by 2027. The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio.

Patient Care 111

Patient Care Critical Thinking Hospital Patient Safety 111

Practice Index

OCTOBER 24, 2024

October is the time of year for Practice Managers to shift their focus onto National Speak Up Month. It’s the annual reminder that transparency, safety and a good bit of open communication can make or break a well-functioning GP practice. Why speak up? The goal of Speak Up Month is to foster a culture of candour.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Patient Safety Communication Collaboration 52

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new grad nurse tells the story of a preceptor who seems determined to sabotage her orientation period, assuredly setting her up for failure and job loss. Other nurses follow the bully’s lead when it comes to treating this nurse with disrespect. Nursing is uniquely positioned to be the largest segment of the healthcare workforce.

Patient Satisfaction 96

Patient Satisfaction Documentation Patient Safety Follow-Up 96

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. The following strategies are key factors to consider as healthcare organizations approach DEI efforts. Know your baseline. Establish leadership commitment.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Best Practices Communication Patient Satisfaction 98

We Care Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

This simple step can prevent errors and ensure patient safety. Follow Protocols : Adhere to established protocols for medication preparation, including sterile compounding guidelines, to maintain quality and safety standards. Empathize: Remember that patients may be anxious or stressed.

Hospital 52

Hospital Sterilization Follow-Up Certification 52

MedCerts

JULY 1, 2024

You’ll interact with patients while taking their medical histories, performing physical examinations, recording vitals, preparing them for procedures and collecting samples for lab investigation. Good communication and organizational skills are handy when making follow-up calls, booking patient appointments and managing patient info.

Sterilization 66

Sterilization Medical Assistant Medical History Patient Safety 66

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.

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Best Practices Hospital 59

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This attention to detail helps the entire medical team focus on what they do best—caring for patients. Medical assistants also play a crucial role in patient follow-up and care. This follow-up ensures that patients stay on track with their care, which improves their overall health outcomes.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Follow-Up 52

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

Repeated pressure exposure on the same area will result in the degradation of the skin’s integrity, literally opening the skin up to infection. Caregivers can take action to prevent pressure sores in older clients and avoid negative outcomes that can follow.

Long Term Care 98

Long Term Care Follow-Up Hospital Patient Safety 98

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As education increases, salaries follow suit. Sign up now to get your free digital subscription to Minority Nurse. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) also says it well: “Beyond the professional opportunities nurses gain through graduate education, there are some tangible benefits to one’s quality of life.

Acute Care 111

Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Safety Follow-Up 111

Arkenea

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key Takeaway: AI can help predict the potential effectiveness of new drugs and speed up the drug discovery process. AI can analyze patient data to create personalized treatment plans based on individual genetic and biological factors. AI can analyze patient data to predict and prevent adverse drug events.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Medication Patient Safety Patient Care 98

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.,

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The following are examples of behavioral interview questions nurses might answer to give the interviewer an indication of how well a candidate will fit within a given role. What did you say to the patient? Patient safety-mindedness A nurse candidate’s first concern should be patient safety.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Follow-Up Patient Safety Communication 52

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. Care coordination under HHVBP.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52