MedQuest College

JULY 8, 2025

From following infection control procedures to tracking patient records accurately, attention to detail is critical. Even in fast-paced or high-pressure environments, consistency and accuracy are crucial for ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

Medical Assistant 59

Medical Assistant Diagnostics Certification Long Term Care 59

Northwest Career College

MAY 11, 2025

They hold crucial details regarding a patient’s medical record, diagnosis, treatment, medications, etc. In contrast to paper records, EMRs are kept electronically, which allows healthcare professionals to access and update patient records quickly.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Patient Care Medication Patient Safety 40

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

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. Patient safety risks: Challenges faced by care teams can result in delays in treatment plans for patients.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Experience Patient Records 52

DrChrono

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The ability to effectively harness information has proven elusive, mainly because of the quality of the patient data captured. This shortage can affect everything from research and patient safety advancements to higher healthcare costs. Comprehensive patient-recorded outcomes (PROs) have the power to change this.

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Patient Records 40

Health Populi

MARCH 8, 2018

Providers put patient safety as #1. In January 2018, over 400,000 patient records were breached. The second bar chart shows records breached by month from August 2017 through January 2018. Let’s put these concerns in context.

Patient Safety 63

Patient Safety Patient Records Hospital Medication 63

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

You’ll learn about the importance of managing patient records, performing basic lab tests, and how we balance these tasks to provide top-notch care. Preparing Patients for Medical Exams One of the first tasks we handle each day is preparing patients for their medical exams.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Patient Records 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

Their primary responsibilities include processing and dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, maintaining patient records, and providing exceptional customer service. Attention to Detail and Patient Safety Patient safety is paramount for any healthcare professional, including Pharmacy Technicians.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Patient Records Long Term Care Communication 52

Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

However, EMRs are limited in their ability to share information outside the original practice, making it challenging to coordinate care with other providers, and have a more complete patient record. Unlike digital records, paper-based charts are subject to wear and tear or getting lost. What is an EHR?

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EHR / EMR Patient Records Medical History Follow-Up 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures. By being attentive and proactive, we improve the quality of care each patient receives, making their dental experience as pleasant as possible. This step is vital to prevent any infection.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Appointments Follow-Up Patient Records 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and the demand for skilled healthcare professionals grows, Medical Assistants must be equipped with a strong foundation of skills to meet the diverse and ever-changing needs of patients and healthcare providers.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Medical Terminology Vital Signs 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

They manage patient records, schedule appointments, and keep track of medical supplies. This attention to detail helps the entire medical team focus on what they do best—caring for patients. They need to be skilled and careful in these tasks to ensure patient safety. They also handle many administrative duties.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Follow-Up 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

Efficient management of these duties directly influences the quality of the patient experience and the clinic’s overall functionality. Our Dental Assistants are often the first point of contact for our patients, handling everything from scheduling appointments to managing patient records and billing.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Follow-Up Patient Safety Patient Care 52

Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

EHRs have replaced traditional paper-based charts, allowing nurses to easily access patient information and update their records in real-time. This has made it easier for nurses to communicate with other healthcare providers and has improved the accuracy and completeness of patient records.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Vital Signs Communication Hospital 52

Practice Index

JULY 4, 2024

According to the advice, practices should now use the system to prevent third parties from adding codes to patient records. The BMA says it has taken the steps to ensure that practices retain control of patient data. 62% said there wasn’t enough time during appointments to build relationships with patients for quality care.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Patient Safety Patient Records 52

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 26, 2024

– Precise calculations and measurements: Accuracy in measuring and dispensing prescribed medications is crucial to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Certification Collaboration Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

This responsibility ensures that the pharmacy has the necessary medications and supplies available for patients at all times. They also handle administrative duties, such as answering phone calls, processing insurance claims, and managing patient records, which keeps the pharmacy’s operations running smoothly.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Communication Follow-Up Patient Safety 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

EHR Integration: An effective EHR system supports telehealth by maintaining consistent and accurate patient records across in-person and virtual visits, facilitating better continuity of care. Implementing robust quality assurance policies ensures patient safety and trust.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing Appointments HIPAA 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some of the key administrative duties Dental Assistants perform include: – Appointment scheduling and management: Dental Assistants often coordinate patient appointments, ensuring that dental practices run efficiently and that dentists can provide timely care to their patients.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Diagnostics Patient Education Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Administrative and record management: Dental Assistants are also responsible for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating insurance claims, ensuring efficient dental practice management.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Sterilization Diagnostics Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Pharmacy Technician A Pharmacy Technician’s primary responsibility is to assist pharmacists in managing medications and ensuring patient safety. Pharmacy technicians also collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care. Let’s get started.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Certification Customer Service Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. Proper training in radiography ensures accurate images and patient safety. These practices are crucial for maintaining a safe and efficient dental office. We also focus on teaching administrative tasks.

Communication 52

Communication Sterilization Patient Care Huddles/Rounds 52

Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding these coding systems and their specific applications is essential for ensuring that patient records are accurately maintained and that billing and communications are carried out efficiently. This, in turn, has allowed healthcare providers to allocate more time to patient care.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Patient Care Communication 52

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2025

For example, it is a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid that hospices conduct criminal background checks on all employees that have direct patient contact or access to patient records ( 42 CFR 418.114(d) ).

Patient Safety 43

Patient Safety HIPAA Hospital Patient Records 43

Health Populi

APRIL 5, 2021

At the same time, digital health companies should collaborate with the insurance industry to build a knowledge base about risks and safety to bring some standardization and accountability to the market.

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Insurance Patient Records Collaboration Medication 98

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. Missed Opportunities: Critical medical insights may remain hidden within the siloed data, leading to missed opportunities for accurate diagnoses and timely patient interventions.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Collaboration 40

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A patient portal scheduler eliminates confusion in appointment scheduling and allows healthcare providers to see patients are per their convenience. The appointment scheduler can link patient records including insurance data, treatment history, and other records.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Appointments Scheduling EHR / EMR 52

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

In an era where healthcare providers must do more with less, medical device integration delivers the technological backbone necessary to optimize clinical operations, bolster patient safety, and meet regulatory requirements around data security and privacy. Key Components of Medical Device Integration 3.1

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EHR / EMR Medication HIPAA Documentation 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

It is common for medical records to be overlaid, where multiple patients records are merged into a single record. This can result in an unauthorized disclosure of health data that is prohibited under HIPAA, and more seriously, can put patient safety at risk. This is far from an isolated example.

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HIPAA Patient Safety Billing Insurance 61

The Healthcare Blog

MAY 28, 2025

In describing its technology, Inato says it assembled an AI agent to de-identify patient records, quickly determine which trials are relevant to each patient and evaluate patients against inclusion and exclusion criteria to assess eligibility accurately and at scale. A burning platform, indeed.

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Best Practices Patient Safety Hospital Patient Records 62