Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This marks OCR’s fourth ransomware-related settlement, as ransomware incidents in healthcare have increased by 264% since 2018. OCR emphasizes the importance of documenting and routinely reviewing mitigation strategies to counteract risks before they lead to a breach, supporting a more resilient cybersecurity framework.

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Risk Management Best Practices Documentation/Coding 59

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2022;23(3):e13526. doi:10.1002/acm2.13526 Writing Committee Members, Hirshfeld JW Jr, Ferrari VA, et al. Cutaneous Radiation Syndrome. Available from: [link] Writing Committee Members, Hirshfeld JW Jr, Ferrari VA, et al.

Best Practices 57

Best Practices Documentation/Coding Radiology Radiology 57

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

2016) “Implementation of a Post-Code Pause: Extending Post-Event Debriefing to Include Silence”. 2018) “Benefits of using the pause after death in emergency departments: a Delphi study”. 2018) “Sacred Pause Imitative in the ICU: A survey of ICU physicians and nurses”. . & Best Practices in Mental Health.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

1,2 In a 2018 study by ACEP, nearly half of emergency physicians polled reported a physical assault while at work. 5 Hospitals commonly activate a “code” in response to agitated patients, alerting security personnel to the location of that patient. References Workplace Violence in Healthcare, 2018. Published 2018.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choosing Wisely aims to help clinicians align with best practices by avoiding interventions that are not supported by evidence. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2018; 103: A137-A138. 2018 Oct 15;7(4):e000372. These interventions should be discussed carefully with patients before being carried out. References Adamson J.

Emergency Department 90

Emergency Department Best Practices Radiology Radiology 90

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Below are key considerations based on current best practices. These documents should be reviewed promptly upon presentation, as they often contain critical information about the patient’s DNR status, preferred ventilation strategies, and other key management instructions. 2018 Oct;142(Suppl 2):S72-S81. 2018-0333I.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Fractures Best Practices Documentation/Coding 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: Welcome back to Emplify, the podcast corollary to EB Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Practice. I’m Jeff Nusbaum, and I’m back with my co-host, Nachi Gupta and we’ll be taking you through the August 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice. We’re reviewing Cannabinoids -- and emerging evidence in their use and abuse.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40