Documentation/Coding Hospitals PPE 
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 25, 2024
The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons. Among the various PPE items, the N95 respirator mask stands out as a crucial tool in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.
Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. First aid done pre-hospital. Provide detailed documentation of the initial assessment, treatment provided, and the patient’s response to interventions. The AMPLE framework offers a structured approach [2]. Type of chemical and strength.
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ACEP Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With elimination of CME funding in many of our hospitals and groups, it is crucial to continue to add value and communicate that value to residents before graduation. While some issues are handled locally, many issues cannot be solved in our emergency department or hospital. However, unlike 80 percent of U.S.
EMDocs
MAY 26, 2023
Patients may be brought to hospital by police under restraint (e.g. and don PPE (ie gloves, gowns and face-masks, Kevlar sleeves) Calmly explain to the patient that restraints are being applied to ensure the safety of the patient and others. Allocate roles and state plan of action in an initial huddle.
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 3, 2025
Provide PPE like gloves, gowns, and face shields to all at-risk staff. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers account for nearly 75% of all workplace violence-related injuries. Maintain a written Exposure Control Plan and update it regularly. Ensure proper use and disposal of sharps in designated containers.
PEMBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Um, with the first documented epidemic occurring in Paris in 1578. Greater than 50 percent of kids under 12 months of age with pertussis could require hospitalization. Infants with apnea, cyanosis, or feeding difficulties should obviously be admitted to the hospital. Pertussis has been recognized since the 16th century.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
AUGUST 10, 2023
Descriptive Terms When describing injuries of the hand for documentation or referral purposes it is important to know the terminology that is widely in use in order to convey an accurate description to others. Hand dominance, mechanism of injury and vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal status should all be evaluated and documented.
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