Susan E. Mazer, Ph.D

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Note: This is a popular post from 2014 that is still relevant to the critical issue of patient safety. Florence Nightingale was not only the Mother of Modern Nursing; she also was the Mother of Healthcare Design and Patient Safety. She demanded ongoing documentation of patient progress and invented the nurse call system.

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Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 1, 2023

On the first day of the Summit, global patient safety leaders call for increased urgency in reducing preventable deaths. A large proportion of patient safety problems can be eliminated. There wasn’t much thinking about patient safety in the pandemic planning that preceded Covid,” said Donaldson.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I’m looking forward to seeing how AI is being applied to help clinicians, patients, and other staff members provide better patient experiences and outcomes. Additionally, high-quality care in the home enhances the patient experience.

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Health Populi

APRIL 3, 2024

The phrase “patient safety” summons up a list of common sources such as medication errors, surgical errors, health care-associated infections, diagnostic errors, among other adverse events and harms people experience in the course of receiving health care. “Safety is the foundation of healthcare.

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, including medication errors and substandard care. This, in turn, leads to a sharp decline in patient satisfaction. Detect and prevent fraudulent claims and other abuses based on behavioral patterns.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 3, 2024

But the team won’t know unless they ask the question and delve into each piece of the patient puzzle. Using Such Questions – Along With HRO Principles – to Enhance Patient Safety To implement these beautiful questions, organizations can learn from other segments — high reliability organizations (HROs), to be exact.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2022

However, “an app for everything” mentality has significant downsides, namely a complex and disjointed patient experience – and arguably, does not result in better quality of care. An integrated, systems and requirements-driven digital approach will put the whole patient back at the center of the digital ecosystem.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Forty-five percent of respondents stated that the patient-to-nurse staffing ratios they’re experiencing are currently 5:1, which is more than double the optimal target of 2:1 and contributes to reduced quality of care and even patient safety risks.

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Health Populi

JUNE 15, 2020

.” The health system has a market reach around the world and is a global healthcare organization in several ways: the hospital treats thousands of patients from outside of the U.S. The United CleanPlus program leverages Cleveland Clinic’s expertise in these and other competencies.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2024

The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy. This latest attack didn’t just impact IT systems, administrative processes, or the bottom line; it threatened the quality of care for patients.

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Patient Safety Movement

AUGUST 25, 2023

At June’s World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, our CEO Dr. Michael Ramsay shared an optimistic perspective about the progress which can be made in patient safety in the next five years through data transparency and evidence-based medicine. “I The trouble is that a lot of it does not reach the patients.”

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 8, 2023

What’s more, patients are begging for better digital experiences – and are frustrated with healthcare’s lack of functionality. Late last year, Redpoint Global found that 80% of patients prefer digital channels to communicate with their healthcare providers.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This wealth of data empowers healthcare leaders to meet patient needs, address workforce challenges, and provide better support to clinicians. “SocialClimb introduces a new phase on our journey to delivering true, connected healthcare operations to our customers,” said Jeff Surges, RLDatix CEO. ”

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Readiness Rounds

AUGUST 28, 2023

Headlines: The Halo Effect: Elevating Patient Satisfaction (HCAHPS) Through Environment 5 Crucial Aspects of a Hospital's Physical Environment #1: Cleanliness: Beyond Aesthetics - A Pillar of Patient Safety #2: Maintenance: A Reflection of Excellence in Patient Care #3. Prioritize maintaining a welcoming environment.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That’s the secret in the patient engagement sauce that the Montefiore team knows and leverages in its work on safe transitions from hospital to home — to prevent re-admissions and bolster patients’ outcomes and family well-being.

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

” He predicts that ten years from now, there will be greater focus on the cost side of equation – and that will be beneficial both to the system as a whole and to individual patients.

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

” He predicts that ten years from now, there will be greater focus on the cost side of equation – and that will be beneficial both to the system as a whole and to individual patients.

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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

Once we became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting our partners and patients, we took immediate action to disconnect our systems to prevent further impact. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a cyber security issue, and our experts are working to address the matter.

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Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A judge in Ohio ruled on Monday that a hospital in the region must administer ivermectin to a patient very sick with COVID-19 in their ICU, despite the decision by the medical staff, in agreement with recent statements by the U.S. As Professor John Aloysius Cogan, Jr.

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

” He predicts that ten years from now, there will be greater focus on the cost side of equation – and that will be beneficial both to the system as a whole and to individual patients.

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

” He predicts that ten years from now, there will be greater focus on the cost side of equation – and that will be beneficial both to the system as a whole and to individual patients.

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Health Blawg

MAY 14, 2018

” He predicts that ten years from now, there will be greater focus on the cost side of equation – and that will be beneficial both to the system as a whole and to individual patients.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 2, 2022

When I talk about patient support programs (PSPs), I’m most often focused on supporting peoples’ access to medicines due to costs, bolstering health literacy, and addressing health citizens’ risks of drivers of health that can be obstacles to optimal health outcomes (those challenging social determinants of health).

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Readiness Rounds

APRIL 26, 2018

White Plains Hospital First in the Country To Adopt Innovative System-Wide Platform To Enhance Patient Safety, Experience, and Quality of Care. In today’s healthcare marketplace, patients have a choice. High Reliability” Initiative Ensures Consistency Across the Board. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. About Readiness Rounds.

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Readiness Rounds

APRIL 26, 2018

White Plains Hospital First in the Country To Adopt Innovative System-Wide Platform To Enhance Patient Safety, Experience, and Quality of Care. In today’s healthcare marketplace, patients have a choice. High Reliability” Initiative Ensures Consistency Across the Board. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. About Readiness Rounds.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the concept of the Triple Aim in 2007, it was founded on three pillars: enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and lowering per capita health care costs. Four in ten U.S.

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Health Populi

APRIL 21, 2021

In the COVID-19 pandemic, as peoples’ daily lives shifted closer and closer to home, and for some weeks and months home-all-the-time, health care, too, moved beyond brick-and-mortar hospitals and doctors’ offices.

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, including medication errors and substandard care. This, in turn, leads to a sharp decline in patient satisfaction. Detect and prevent fraudulent claims and other abuses based on behavioral patterns.

Healthcare 52

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Advanced technology like EHR integration and automated reminders enables accurate and timely patient information management. Healthcare call centers improve patient access, experience, and engagement through personalized care and ongoing patient support, significantly enhancing the overall patient experience.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Radiology and radiologists play starring roles in our health care, with he core work flow of diagnostic imaging supporting prevention, disease detection, diagnosis, delivering and monitoring therapy, linking specialists to other providers in telehealth, and as a medium for teaching clinicians, patients and caregivers.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 29, 2023

As part of the integration, DAX Express for Epic will deliver everything clinicians need in one place to create a comprehensive note quickly, decreasing cognitive load, increasing provider satisfaction, and improving the quality of patient care.

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Readiness Rounds

JULY 16, 2023

Improving Patient Satisfaction Using the 5 Ps of Hourly Rounding By consistently addressing the needs of patients, hospitals can improve the patient's safety and comfort, and overall patient satisfaction, while also identifying and addressing any potential issues in a timely manner. AS INDEED IT IS.

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Readiness Rounds

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Mentation: Preventing, identifying, treating, and managing cognitive impairments, including dementia, depression, and delirium. Mobility: Ensuring that older adults move safely every day to maintain function and prevent falls.

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Health Populi

MAY 17, 2021

The hearts and minds of nurses are fertile and inspirational sources and engines for health care innovation. This past weekend, and for the second time, I had the privilege and opportunity to be a panelist for the perennial hackathon meet-up of Nurse Hack 4 Health , sponsored by Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Sonnier, and DevUp.

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Icanotes

MARCH 3, 2023

The Do's and Don'ts of Clinical Documentation Documentation facilitates communication among providers, promotes patient safety, minimizes errors and improves the overall quality of patient care. Verify your patient's insurance: Early verification is an effective way to prevent dealing with insurance issues down the line.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Years before we knew how to spell “coronavirus,” I gained Italian citizenship while retaining my U.S. citizenship. My family’s plan was to, soon thereafter, split time for work and life between the U.S. and the E.U. Then, COVID-19 emerged as a pandemic the world over, and the move to Brussels in January 2020 was quite short-lived.

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Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2024

Most Americans follow some kind of eating regime, seeking energy, more protein, and healthy aging, according to the annual 2024 Food & Health Survey published this week by the International Food Information Council (IFIC).

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