American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Understanding Medical Standards Medical standards play a crucial role in defining both the processes and outcomes of care. For healthcare professionals, understanding and adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule is essential to maintaining patient trust.

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Leadership Best Practices Operations Outcomes 104

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

Understanding the Significance Dental recordkeeping includes the systematic documentation of a patient’s oral health history, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. Ready to elevate your dental practice’s compliance standards?

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 105

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

This includes regular workshops, seminars, and online courses to keep staff informed about the latest best practices and guidelines. Together, we can work towards minimizing infection risks and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

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PPE Best Practices Patient Safety Urgent Care 105

RebelEM

APRIL 22, 2024

Early in the pandemic, extensive efforts were made to identify the best approach to oxygenation in this group of patients. Best practices settled on aggressive use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and delaying invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) where feasible. Outcomes (secondary): 90-day all-cause mortality.

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Outcomes Best Practices EMS Shock 74

EB Medicine

APRIL 30, 2017

Topics covered in this episode of EMplify include Basics of acute decompensated heart failure Key differences in the pathophysiology of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction Prehospital Care Initial ED Evaluation of acute decompensated heart failure Narrowing down the differential Physical exam (..)

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Outcomes Burns Best Practices Ultrasounds 40

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 21, 2024

Utilizing data analytics tools can provide insights into potential issues and support data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with Payers and Regulatory Bodies Collaboration with payers and regulatory bodies ensures alignment with best practices and compliance with regulations.

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Documentation/Coding Leadership Best Practices Outcomes 105

Taming the SRU

MARCH 12, 2024

mmol/L), patients would automatically have additional laboratory studies drawn including a basic metabolic panel, whole blood potassium, and a venous blood gas and a best practice advisory (BPA) in the electronic medical record notified clinicians of potential candidates for the study pathway. If positive (>1.1

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Operations Hospitals Best Practices Wellness 97

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 12, 2024

This course equips hospital staff to enhance safety protocols, reduce errors, and improve patient outcomes. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes.

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Patient Safety Hospitals Best Practices Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

JUNE 6, 2023

Often, the outcome of an ED visit is not what the patient wants, but this skill prepares the patient for the reality. best practice” for patient-centered communication: A narrative review. “For some chest pain I had last night.” AMA Journal of Ethics. 2017;19(3),289–295. Platt FW, Platt CM. Empathy: A miracle or nothing at all?

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Emergency Department Hospitals Best Practices Shock 98

American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2024

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.

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Best Practices Documentation/Coding Outcomes 52

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.

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 16, 2023

By detecting diseases at an early stage, healthcare providers can intervene proactively and significantly improve patient outcomes. AI-Enhanced Screening and Early Intervention Programs Early detection of diseases is crucial for successful treatment and improved patient outcomes.

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Ambulance Services Telemedicine Outcomes Research 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 26, 2023

morbidity and mortality - wellness: behind the curtain Morbidity and mortality WITH dr. zalesky Meningitis Meningitis is an extremely difficult diagnosis with almost no clinical findings that can aid in the diagnosis outside of suspicion and a LP Seizures can be a presenting sign of infections, often without fevers or leukocytosis Of patients with (..)

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Seizures Best Practices Wellness Outcomes 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

What You’ll learn Benefits and risks of healthcare industry representatives (HCIRs) Roles of sales representatives Best practices for sales representatives Authorizations and requirements regarding the operating room Details Course length: 30 minutes; CEU: 0.5.

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Operations Best Practices Administration Hospitals 52

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 4, 2024

Early detection and effective management of these conditions are crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life. This training course enhances your understanding of MCI and dementia, covering the latest diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and best practices in patient management.

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Best Practices Research Outcomes Wellness 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

MARCH 26, 2024

Ambulance crews can identify errors, understand their root causes, and implement corrective measures to prevent similar mistakes in real-life situations, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Adaptability to Diverse Situations: Every emergency is unique, presenting its own challenges and complexities.

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Mass Casualty Incidents Ambulance Services Teamwork Basic Life Support 52

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Rapid diagnosis and immediate hospitalisation are vital to ensuring favourable clinical outcomes. It is clinically distinct from peri-orbital cellulitis due to presenting symptoms including any of severe ocular pain, reduced and/or painful eye movements, proptosis, and vision changes including reduced visual acuity and diplopia.

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Best Practices Outcomes Hospitals 52

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. For a comprehensive overview of a Nursing Professional Portfolio head to this guide from the ACN. My newly discovered resource for keeping track of CPD portfolio is this great app from Ausmed Education.

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Emergency Department Evidence-Based Practice Academics Documentation/Coding 52

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 5, 2024

Effective management for acute dental pain is a critical aspect of dental practice, directly impacting patient comfort and satisfaction. As dental healthcare providers, staying updated on the latest guidelines and best practices is essential to deliver optimal care.

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Anaphylaxis Operations Patient Safety Best Practices 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Discrimination between an IUP and an interstitial pregnancy is critical as interstitial pregnancies can have devastating outcomes. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Volume 23, Issue 4, 2009. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 Nov;49:226-232. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2021.05.071. 2021.05.071. Epub 2021 Jun 9.

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Ultrasounds Operations Radiology Radiology 98

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

However, rapid initiation of treatment is actually patient-centered care that can both lead to better outcomes and limit ED boarding. 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).

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

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Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

One-liner… Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in paediatric populations, and fever is associated with worse outcomes. The aim of TTM is to control the body and brain’s temperature, thus reducing secondary brain injury and improving the neurological outcome.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Outcomes Resuscitation 117

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There are few data on the outcomes of UGIB when balloon tamponade is used as a temporizing measure. Outcomes in variceal hemorrhage following the use of a balloon tamponade device. The post Best Practices for Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage appeared first on ACEP Now. 6 Balloon tamponade (i.e., Acad Emerg Med.

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Best Practices Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Outcomes 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. Society practice guidelines) Show Notes Jeff: Welcome back to EMplify the podcast corollary to EB Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Practice.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Functional outcomes after survival from critical illness , and the constellation of disabilities and dysfunction now termed post-ICU syndrome, are getting more attention. So far, the results among highly heterogeneous groups of patients have been unsurprisingly quite mixed, with no best practices or scalable solutions to be found, yet.

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Outcomes Best Practices Wellness 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

No difference in their primary outcome of complications and need for emergency surgery (1.9% Outcome measures were complicated diverticulitis, recurrent diverticulitis and sigmoid resection at 24 months’ follow up. No statistical difference in the primary outcome of hospital length of stay (40 vs 46 hours).

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Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 114

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

APRIL 7, 2025

Early recognition of these signs is crucial, as timely hormone replacement can significantly improve outcomes. Early identification and treatment can significantly improve long-term outcomes, preventing complications such as severe short stature, metabolic disturbances, and delayed puberty. Why are we worried about hypopituitarism?

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Dehydration Pediatrics Administration Seizures 72

EM Literature of Note

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Human-Generated Medical Templates” Study number n -million demonstrating retrieval-augmented generation – that is to say, using a relatively sophisticated series of prompts to an LLM – improves output and reduces “hallucinations” In this specific instance, the LLM was effectively mimicking the output of BMJ Best Practice templates.

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Stroke Emergency Department Resuscitation Best Practices 89

ACEP Now

APRIL 9, 2025

.” 14 Twenty one years after droperidols boxed warning, regulatory agencies continue to practice medicine, forcing providers to magically meet the FDAs ECG requirements while simultaneously relying on droperidol in a combative patient who cannot sit still and is throwing the bedpan. The realistic (or preferred?) 2020;1(5):898-907.

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Emergency Department Administration EKG/ECG Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

This was a secondary analysis of the Management and Outcome of Fever in Children in Europe (MOFICHE) study. The primary outcome measure was SBI, and 1854 children included were diagnosed with an SBI. However, excessive fluid administration can lead to fluid overload, which has been linked to worse clinical outcomes.

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 59

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These higher quality studies usually achieved better outcomes. The authors suggest these treatment features are likely to approximate best practice, until new research can be conducted. Residential treatment programs remain problematically variable in quality and in the types of services they offer.

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AED Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This article explores Stryker’s impactful role in revolutionizing cardiac emergency preparedness worldwide, from pioneering technologies and addressing healthcare disparities to aligning with major organizations like the American Heart Association in pursuit of improved outcomes.

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Basic Life Support Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 52

AED Leader

APRIL 23, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore these advanced techniques and discuss how they can be implemented to improve emergency outcomes. These programs cover the basics of manual defibrillation, advanced techniques, and best practices.

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Shock Best Practices Outcomes Pediatrics 52

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 23, 2024

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians.

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Documentation/Coding Research Best Practices Outcomes 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

American Gastroenterological Association (2021) Best Practice Advice 1: Computed tomography should be considered to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis in patients without a prior imaging-confirmed diagnosis and to evaluate for potential complications in patients with severe presentations.

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Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 95