HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into healthcare, it is essential to develop frameworks that prioritize patient safety, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. About Matt A. Murphy Matt A.

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 19, 2024

Patient education and wellness tips to foster long-term health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce hospital readmissions. Insurance verification reminders to streamline administrative processes and improve patient experience. Patient surveys and feedback requests to gather valuable insights and identify areas for improvement.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

As technology continues to advance and transform healthcare, the role of nurses is also evolving to include new responsibilities beyond patient care. With the increasing reliance on EHRs, telemedicine, and digital technology, hospitals face a growing risk of cyber threats.

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It was established with the goal of improving the quality of health care services and patient safety through accreditation and certification programs. We’ve also recently added accreditation for hospitals which has allowed us to make an even greater impact across the continuum.

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Readiness Rounds

OCTOBER 16, 2023

2023 HCAHPS Scores Leave Much to be Desired The stark reality of patient satisfaction among US hospitals is simply that it’s not where it should be. From HCAHPS’s 2023 national results , the average overall hospital rating in terms of patient satisfaction was 70%. That is a C- in school terms.

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Healthcare Leadership

APRIL 24, 2023

Threats to safe transitions from hospital to home: a consensus study in North West London primary care”, British Journal of General Practice , January 2020, [link] , accessed 24 April 2023. We have the technology to improve it, but do we have the will? Can’t wait to discuss this with the HCLDR community. Naylor M, Keating SA.

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Readiness Rounds

JULY 31, 2023

Patient communication boards play a pivotal role in enhancing both patient satisfaction and a hospital's HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) score and star rating. Do you ever question the effectiveness of your hospital's communication boards?

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