American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. Offer solutions or best practices to help rectify problems. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

Documentation/Coding 85

Documentation/Coding Operations Best Practices Shock 85

American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skin health is not only a matter of comfort and well-being but also a key indicator of a resident’s overall health status. When staff are well-trained, supported, and encouraged to take a proactive approach to skin health , residents benefit from improved outcomes, greater comfort, and a higher quality of life.

Teamwork 95

Teamwork Best Practices Outcomes Wellness 95

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.

Operations 104

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Proper injury reporting protects patients, supports a safe workplace, and shields healthcare providers from potential legal issues that may arise due to negligence or lack of documentation. Carefully recording incidents and examining their causes can address specific safety concerns and prevent future incidents.

Documentation/Coding 85

Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Operations Incident Reporting 85

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.,

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Creation of an accurate database of emergency physicians living and working within a state, as well as a network of each states’ EM groups and ED medical directors would help chapter leaders disseminate relevant information, strengthen advocacy efforts, and plan regional solutions summits to focus on unique challenges.

Leadership 98

Leadership PPE EMS Wellness 98

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For the safety of staff as well as patients, interventions that interrupt escalations before they blossom into violence deserve further study. 5 Hospitals commonly activate a “code” in response to agitated patients, alerting security personnel to the location of that patient. J Emerg Nurs. 2023;(3):415-424. 2020;(5):898-907.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

SheMD

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Actually, I wanted to ask what supports the program has in place for parents (male and female) as well as people increasing their families, be it biologically or through adoption?” Their well-being should be considered. Best Practices for Conducting Residency Program Interviews. Thank you for this question ! Sources: 1.

Leadership 105

Leadership Best Practices Documentation/Coding Academics 105

AED Leader

JUNE 25, 2024

Philips is a well-known and trusted brand in the AED market, providing reliable and user-friendly devices. Keep Track of Maintenance and Servicing Proper documentation of maintenance and servicing activities is crucial for record-keeping and compliance purposes. Q: What should I do if my Philips AED requires servicing or repairs?

Operations 52

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Shock 52

EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

You should always follow your local practice guidelines and recommendations as well as adhere to approved medications in your facility. Document what you gave and why, as well as the impact. If a patient has a PRN on their med list do that! Summary All right, so that’s it for this episode.

Psychiatric 66

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Administration 66

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

It’s stressful for the ED clinical staff as well. 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? 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Best Practices 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This may well seem daunting given how unwell and complex the patients might be but a thorough, well-structured A-E will give you most of the information you need to progress that patient’s care. Heart rate / rhythm Best practice to check in all 4 limbs.

Documentation/Coding 52

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. The article also will not address severe agitation, which is already well covered elsewhere and is the topic of an ACEP clinical policy currently in development. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

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.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Best Practices Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: Well that’s kind worrisome. Which again reiterates why this is such an important topic for us as EM clinicians to be well-versed in. For the sake of completeness, just be aware that there is also the biliopancreatic diversion with or without a duodenal switch, as well as a vertical banded gastroplasty.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. 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.

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. Practice patterns often promote the overuse of ordering blood cultures in an effort to prevent a child from needing a second poke or to try to reduce diagnostic uncertainty.

Emergency Department 90

Emergency Department Best Practices Radiology Radiology 90

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. Jeff: And the etiology of CHS is not well understood. So buckle up and get ready.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40