Healthcare It News

JUNE 24, 2024

OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings.

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Readiness Rounds

JULY 31, 2023

Are you unsure whether they genuinely contribute to patient safety and enhance the overall patient experience? Patients can use the boards to express their needs, concerns, enabling healthcare professionals to address them promptly. The 8 Dos of a Successful Patient Communication Board 1.

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Medical GPS

JUNE 23, 2021

His school nurse can stay up-to-date regarding his medications. His teachers and aids know how to improve his daily educational experience through the information provided through his EHRs. We’re able to log his daily caloric intake through an EHR system.

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Patient Safety Movement

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We at the Patient Safety Movement Foundation are known for our recognition of loved ones who have lost someone from preventable harm in healthcare. However, we also very strongly support the heroic efforts of our healthcare workers as we seek solutions to the system faults that lead to preventable errors occurring.

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