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 Best Practices Federal Emergency Management Agency 81

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 15, 2024

Document what worked well and what did not. Documentation and Compliance Comprehensive Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of the DRP, including all tests, training sessions, and updates. This documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with HIPAA requirements.

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Risk Management Wellness 59

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You can read the document here. Read the original document here. Ultrasound before CT for patients with suspected abdominal source of fever would be ideal, all else being equal, but it seems like a “best practice” only in settings without the above concerns. What’s a Fever?

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Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 17, 2024

Also, keeping your patients and staff safe is crucial and ensures the best quality of care. Because of this, American Medical Compliance can inform your staff on fire prevention and safety within your practice. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. Provide regular staff training on cybersecurity practices, underscoring each member’s role in protecting patient data.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Best Practices Documentation/Coding 52

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s explore its significance, key regulations, challenges, and best practices. The Significance of FWA Compliance FWA includes activities that defraud healthcare programs, waste resources, or abuse the system. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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Best Practices Risk Management Documentation/Coding Operations 95

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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. Furthermore, staff members should be trained on the contents of these documents. There are updates in OSHA standards from time to time.

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PPE Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Operations 100

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

2016) “Implementation of a Post-Code Pause: Extending Post-Event Debriefing to Include Silence”. Best Practices in Mental Health. 2012) “Implementation of a Rapid Post-Code Debrief Quality Improvement Project in a Community Emergency Department Setting”. Selected References Copeland, A. & & Liska, H. 23 (2), pp.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2 Information blocking is any practice that is “likely to interfere with access, exchange, or use of [EHI].” 3 These regulations have led to widespread practices of EHI, such as test results and clinical documentation, being shared with patients in real time. Code of federal regulations eCFR website. 1033, section 4004.

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Ethical Issues Academics 52

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.

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Best Practices Research Documentation/Coding Administration 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.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Parent/Professional Advocacy League: Best Practices: Pediatric Emergency Department Psychiatric Boarding Kraft CM, Morea P, Teresi B, et al. Pediatrics March 2023; 151 (3): e2022057383. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

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Psychiatric Emergency Department Pediatrics Best Practices 98

American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How does your facility support a culture of continuous learning and ensure staff are kept up-to-date on evolving skin care guidelines and best practices? In addition to formal training, it’s important to encourage a culture of continuous learning.

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Teamwork Best Practices Outcomes Wellness 100

PulmCCM

MARCH 11, 2024

About 544,000 99292 codes were billed to CMS in 2021, according to ACCP , reportedly stable at about 10% of the total bills. I had never heard of this practice before. (To To be extra clear, these are not “best practice” alerts or prompts to suggest using an order set.

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Hospice Documentation/Coding Administration Hospitals 52

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

History - HEADS-ED Physical examination - Findings that lead to suspicion, documentation best practices. History - HEADS-ED* Physical examination - Findings that lead to suspicion, documentation best practices.Diagnostic Studies* Imaging: Any role for this?* Do you find this dissuades patients form reporting?

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding EMS Best Practices 52

American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2024

Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

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Best Practices Documentation/Coding Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

1 The practice guidelines were written by a multi-disciplinary group of experts and went through an extensive peer review process. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e., 2019;154(7):e191152.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

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.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Fractures Best Practices Documentation/Coding 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They work closely with other departments to ensure that policies are understood and followed throughout the organization. Training and Education To maintain compliance, healthcare staff must be educated about the latest regulations and best practices.

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Operations Best Practices Patient Safety Documentation/Coding 76

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.

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Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

AED Leader

JUNE 25, 2024

Keep Track of Maintenance and Servicing Proper documentation of maintenance and servicing activities is crucial for record-keeping and compliance purposes. Ongoing training and refresher courses can help your staff stay updated with the latest guidelines and best practices.

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Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Shock 52

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

ED Best Practices Optimizing the Environment Separate area from main ED is possible that has less distractions, loud noises. Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Why are we boarding? Pediatrics March 2023; 151 (3): e2022057383. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Best Practices 52

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A recent success by the ACEP was averting a decrease of our reimbursement for our 99284 E&M codes, saving an estimated $200 million for emergency physicians in 2023. If ACEP is already doing this, why be a member? ACEP has a voice for all, but its reach is limited by resources.

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Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

The Injectable Orange

APRIL 4, 2017

In the consistent form of Injectable Orange we have a not so hidden curriculum – critical appraisal and evidence based practice. Remember this all counts toward your nursing continuing professional development. Pro-tip on organising and capturing your CPD activities: keep a portfolio.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Evidence-Based Practice Academics Documentation/Coding 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is worth looking through previous documentation to see whether the patient’s team or senior intensivists have set any individual cardiovascular targets. Heart rate / rhythm Best practice to check in all 4 limbs. C Assessment BP and MAP Invasive reading (via an arterial line) or non-invasive (via a BP cuff)?

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Documentation/Coding Hospitals Wellness Best Practices 52

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Mental health evaluation teams can rely on documentation and interviews to understand a patient’s initial agitation level. Improving the management of acutely agitated patients in the emergency department through implementation of Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation).

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

SheMD

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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. If it was the PD, consider writing the ACGME or the NRMP to inform them. Here is a link to the NRMP policies and procedures. Sources: 1.

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Leadership Best Practices Academics Documentation/Coding 105

EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. Best Practices for Evaluation and Treatment of Agitated Children and Adolescents (BETA) in the Emergency Department: Consensus Statement of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry. Summary All right, so that’s it for this episode.

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Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Administration 66

Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

When prescribing drugs off licence, ensure you explain this to the patient/career and gain and document verbal consent. [8] LaznerM, “The Alex Emergency Department, Paediatric Practice Guideline. Belking-Gerson J, “BMJ Best Practice: Constipation in Children,” 5 March 2023.

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Dehydration Best Practices Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 52

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 23, 2024

The following Mastering ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) educates healthcare providers on the ICH guidelines for good clinical practice (GCP). The three major milestones associated with ICH good clinical practice include the Nuremburg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and the Kefauver-Harris Amendments.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Research Best Practices Outcomes 52

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Therefore, it’s essential to understand things such as blood testing, blood transfusions and blood administration, and how to file the necessary documentation.

Administration 52

Administration Blood Transfusions Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. Nachi: Nutritional deficiencies are also common complications. 2015;25(4):622-627.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Next, schedule a follow up appointment, ideally within a week of discharge, and lastly, document the patient’s preferred follow up resources and steps taken to get them there. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

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. These interventions should be discussed carefully with patients before being carried out. What is the aim of choosing Wisely? Interventions should be necessary and free from harm.

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Emergency Department Best Practices Radiology Radiology 90

EMDocs

DECEMBER 5, 2023

4,5 A majority of voters support the President’s latest actions on AI, with 69% of voters across the political spectrum indicating their approval of the document. Direct the Department of Justice to formulate best practices for investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations within AI algorithms. Why does this matter?

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Administration Best Practices Research Documentation/Coding 66

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. So buckle up and get ready.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40