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As we reflect on 2023 and look towards 2024, what are your goals for the New Year? What have you done in the past to be consistent and successful in keeping these goals?

Am I drinking the Medline kool-aid on their new labs offering or is it as valuable as I think it is? Owners! Please point out the flaws in this - someone help me out here. Medline is helping nursing homes install in-house equipment to get instant results on blood work. If a resident isn't feeling well and the doctor needs more info and orders blood work done to see if it's dehydration, a UTI, pneumonia etc...that resident has to wait days for results. In the meantime they can deteriorate. Readmission or other complications can arise. Not only does the labs equipment improve patient outcomes (a critical priority for long term healthy census) but it also turns a cost into a profit as most of these tests cost way less than their reimbursable rate. There's no new complicated procedure or paperwork nurses need to learn. The equipment syncs with your EMR system. What would be a reason to NOT do this other than the one a few owners have told me which is "berry I also own the 3rd party lab that is running our tests". #circleswithincircles #nursinghomes #pennywisepoundfoolish?

An analysis of 26 skilled nursing facilities over 3 years found that adopting Swift led to a 38% reduction in pressure injury prevalence. This significant improvement demonstrates the impact of our solution on clinical outcomes. See more outcomes: https://lnkd.in/e9-Ht7VQ #skillednursing #longtermcare #pressureinjuries #woundcare

A Clinical or Nursing Documentation Cheat Sheet is a succinct guide designed for healthcare professionals to streamline the documentation of patient encounters. Cheat Sheets have tremendous potential to improve patient outcomes by democratizing knowledge and helping ensure that all patients receive evidence-based best practices and safe high-quality care. This tool condenses the essential elements of clinical documentation into a quick-reference format, enabling providers to later record accurate and comprehensive patient assessment information efficiently. It typically includes key sections such as vital signs and head to toe assessment items separated by system. The cheat sheet ensures that all assessment data is consistently captured during each patient assessment.  The cheat sheet helps facilitate clear communication between healthcare team members and contributing to the continuity of patient care. By using a clinical cheat sheet for each assessment for every patient, healthcare providers can enhance the quality of clinical documentation, save time, and improve overall patient management. #attorney #medmal Below are a few examples of Nursing Cheat Sheets that I have used in the past. Standing by for all your medico-legal needs. info@epiphany-nc.com

Preventing patient falls requires a multifaceted approach that includes innovative tools, thorough clinical assessments, and active patient involvement. Products like the Beata Clasp Medical Line Organizer, developed by nurses, exemplify how practical solutions can enhance patient safety. By focusing on individual risk factors and fostering a supportive culture, nurses can significantly reduce the incidence of falls and improve patient outcomes. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9Fdu_J5

🚀We have exciting news! The application deadline for the AORN & AORN Syntegrity Quality Improvement Grants has been extended to July 31st! Secure $10,000 for the implementation and refinement of the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) at your organization! Why seize this opportunity? 🎉 Quality Improvement: Enhance your team's perioperative documentation capabilities and seamlessly integrate the PNDS into your existing Electronic Health Record (EHR). 🎉Create Meaningful Change: Support your journey to measure nursing impact on patient outcomes. 🎉Reduce Documentation Burden: Our team of informaticists simplifies content to alleviate the documentation workload, empowering your staff to prioritize patient care. 💡Complete your application: https://bit.ly/4bArFPQ #HealthcareInnovation #Informatics #AORNGrant #EHR

There are many valuable takeaways in this survey from J.D. Power, not the least of which is the fact that the admission and discharge process, something which hinges on administrative and clinical acumen, heavily influences patient satisfaction. Notably, patients who received discharge instructions in writing rated their overall experience much more favorably. The key point is that what comprises a great clinical experience is greatly influenced by business processes – something we must remember as physicians. Chief Healthcare Executive https://bit.ly/43OW370

Staffing shortages in hospitals and practices are not new - and they're not going away. And there are stopgaps you can put in place - like the ones noted in this article - but also considering a virtual nursing partner, like our team, can be a long-term solution to improve patient outcomes and reduce staff workload. Read the article, then reach out to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBV9Havi

https://lnkd.in/g6nW4SpP Bridging IT and Clinical Worlds for Virtual Nursing Success Check out this insightful interview on how we're successfully integrating IT and clinical expertise to enhance #VirtualNursing. It's a great discussion on the importance of collaboration between these two critical fields to drive innovation and improve patient care. #HealthcareInnovation #Telehealth #DigitalHealth Caregility Lee Health Feel free to share your thoughts!

Our client's success is exciting to hear! At Catawba Valley Medical Center, Adina Andreu, CNO, oversees the nursing practice and patient care services. Watch the interview now! 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q02zM8C40 "Everyone knows communication is the crux of everything we do. Unfortunately, everyone in healthcare also knows that communication is often one of the associations with every negative medical event," says Adina. Catawba has worked with Backline to create innovative patient care routines to make them more efficient and safer for patients. Also, helping to cut out a lot of waste in administrative tasks. Some of the biggest benefits they found with integrating with Backline: - Streamlined processes with their EHR - Reduced burden on clinicians - Faster response times - Secure texting between physicians, nurses, and patients Join us in applauding Catawba Valley Medical Center's leap toward modernizing healthcare delivery. Discover how Backline is making healthcare delivery more efficient and effective. 🙌❤️ #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #BacklineSuccess