EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use. Educating patients on their rights.

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Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 104

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

She had previously undergone carbon ion radiotherapy, receiving a cumulative dose of 75 GyE in 20 fractions over two courses from December 2020 to January 2021. Symptoms of radiation-induced skin injury began on the eighth day after initiating radiotherapy, and by January 18, 2021, the lesion had progressed to Grade IV radiation dermatitis.

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Best Practices Documentation/Coding Radiology Radiology 56

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

According to NSC Injury Facts, workplace injuries cost businesses $167 billion in 2021. This can be achieved by maintaining a centralized document repository. Have a digital document management system or a physical binder in a prominent area of the dental office. This includes dentistry.

PPE 105

PPE Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Operations 105

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

During those two years, the OCR oversees all compliance activities and requires that all HIPAA related documentation and issues be submitted and approved or reported to them according to strict guidelines. Nevertheless, they do represent current general best practices. The NPRM was published in 2021 for public comments.

Operations 104

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

ACEP Now

JUNE 1, 2023

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of LLMs, could assist emergency physicians in their daily practice and research endeavors. However, the implementation of these models also comes with potential risks and downsides. They do not always provide appropriate references for this information.

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Best Practices Research Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 52

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

5 Hospitals commonly activate a “code” in response to agitated patients, alerting security personnel to the location of that patient. From the law enforcement perspective, hospital policies regarding behavioral codes were “vague” and the same patients are often seen multiple times with similar behavioral crises, he noted in an interview.

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Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

SheMD

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Some of the interview information may not be relevant during the 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 academic years. And if you worry about reporting a program because of retaliation, document all of it and submit after match or anonymously. Best Practices for Conducting Residency Program Interviews. Sources: 1.

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Leadership Best Practices Academics Documentation/Coding 105