American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Understanding the Significance Dental recordkeeping includes the systematic documentation of a patient’s oral health history, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 88

Taming the SRU

MARCH 12, 2024

In the context of increasing ED and hospital crowding as well as limited ICU availability, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of a subcutaneous insulin (SQuID) protocol in the treatment of DKA on emergency department length-of-stay (EDLOS) and ICU admissions. as well as patients less than 18 years old were excluded from analysis.

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Operations Hospitals Best Practices Wellness 96

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

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Certified interpreter use can improve communication and patient outcomes. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter.

Documentation/Coding 82

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Best Practices Federal Emergency Management Agency 82

EB Medicine

APRIL 30, 2017

In it, co-authors Emily Singer Fisher, MD, and Boyd Burns, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, both of the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, cover evidence published in 190 articles, and 10 reviews from the Cochrane database, as well as current guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Foundation.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Criticism of these programs is both well-deserved and unfair. Despite these well-deserved criticisms, I’ve found that residential treatment programs and therapeutic communities can be essential to my patients, and there’s evidence to support that. These higher quality studies usually achieved better outcomes.

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Research Psychiatric CDC Best Practices 117

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ensuring your team is well-equipped with the right knowledge and training is crucial. 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 91

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Antibiotics are recommended for those with complicated diverticulitis, as well as surgical specialist consult if necessary (e.g., No difference in their primary outcome of complications and need for emergency surgery (1.9% No statistical difference in the primary outcome of hospital length of stay (40 vs 46 hours). perforation).

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Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 88

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 EMS 98

Taming the SRU

JUNE 26, 2023

While these programs differ, many have shown improvement in perceived wellness among residents.

Seizures 52

Seizures Best Practices Wellness Outcomes 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. However, the shock is delivered quickly and efficiently to minimize pain or discomfort.

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Shock Best Practices Outcomes Pediatrics 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

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It’s vital for staff well-being, helping to build a transparent, accountable workplace culture where incidents like slips, falls, and exposures are addressed promptly. Carefully recording incidents and examining their causes can address specific safety concerns and prevent future incidents. This proactive approach helps build trust.

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Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Operations Incident Reporting 85

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. 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.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: And finally, how many of you wish there was a clearly outlined evidence-based approach to managing such patients to improve care and outcomes? The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt. Nachi: That would certainly be helpful.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

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.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 8, 2024

It has been shown in previous research that TGD individuals have both high ED avoidance due to discrimination, as well as a high need for emergency services due to the impacts of minority stress on this population [3,4]. Yes The outcomes were clinically relevant. of the overall population, and up to 4.1%

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Best Practices Emergency Department Research Outcomes 119

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

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Nor do they publish information on patient outcomes. This submission is the outcome of that collaboration. Nor do they publish information on patient outcomes. We will keep you informed of the outcome of these investigations in due course as per COPE best practice guideline.”

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Academics Research Administration Outcomes 145

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Consider Maddie, a 12-year-old girl in your ED with a virally induced moderate asthma exacerbation, currently having her third set of 12 puffs in her burst therapy; thankfully, she’s responding pretty well, and you’re hoping to avoid an admission at this stage. And what about the best device for Maddie? Why does this Roadmap matter?

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