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8-Step Strategy to Prevent EHR-Driven Physician Burnout

HIT Consultant

Etienne Boshoff, Managing Director of EHR Consultancy MediConfig These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. They can also collaborate and communicate with their peers and patients efficiently and securely using EHR.

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Beterra Client Leadership Series: Mariana V. Gattegno, MPH, CPHQ

Beterra

This early exposure inspired Mariana to pursue a career where she could combine her technical skills in process improvement with directly impacting peoples lives. ” Addressing Contemporary Challenges in Patient Safety while Meeting the Needs of Rehab Hospitals. Shepherd Centers current HAPI rate of 0.69

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Creating a Culture of Quality: Strategies for Hospital Leaders

Readiness Rounds

For hospitals, its the foundation of patient safety, trust, and reputation. This commitment must transcend regulatory compliance and focus on continuous improvement. Factors like avoidable hospital readmissions, inconsistent quality measures, and patient dissatisfaction contribute to this disparity.

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Surgical Care: AI and Smart Design for Better Efficiency and Patient Experience

HIT Consultant

By using real-time data to manage stock levels, hospitals can reduce waste and prevent costly delays. By integrating AI-powered imaging analysis, radiologists and surgeons can detect anomalies earlier, improving decision-making and reducing the chances of missed diagnoses that could lead to post-surgical complications.

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Top 10 Health Technology Hazards in 2023 to Watch

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ECRI , the nation’s largest non-profit patient safety organization, names communications gaps with recalls of home-use medical devices as the nation’s most pressing health technology safety issue for 2023.

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How Medical Call Centers Track Patient Medication Schedules: Effective Strategies

Sequence Health

Automated Reminders and Alerts Automated reminders are essential for enhancing medication adherence, enabling call centers to provide timely information to patients. By preventing missed doses and potential drug interactions, these systems reduce patient anxiety and contribute to patient satisfaction.

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HHCN Franchise Forum: The Financial Benefits of Investing in Quality and Safety

Home Health Care

We asked for cost savings through risk reduction and lawsuit mitigation, as well as operational efficiencies, such as standardizing processes and addressing risks to patients and staff. Another area that we did ask them for was if there was a reduction in staff turnover, and possibly having a monetary evaluation with that.