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. They can help draft research papers or grant proposals.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Congress established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with the purpose of creating safe and health conscience work conditions. Passing the exam will qualify the individual for an assisted living administrator certificate. Furthermore, OSHA estimates that 5.6 The specific requirements of the exam vary.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Congress established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with the purpose of creating safe and health conscience work conditions. Passing the exam will qualify the individual for an assisted living administrator certificate. Furthermore, OSHA estimates that 5.6 The specific requirements of the exam vary.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae B), but should not delay administration of IV antibiotics. Blood cultures may demonstrate the causative organism (e.g., Microbiology swabs from the conjunctiva and nasopharynx may be taken. Contrast-enhanced CT sinus and orbits is the diagnostic modality of choice.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 16, 2024

By staying informed and adhering to best practices, dental healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in mitigating this crisis. During the crucial window of time before an overdose becomes fatal, respiratory support and the administration of the opioid antagonist naloxone can save lives.

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PulmCCM

MARCH 11, 2024

Ascension and UPenn test automatic palliative care consults Palliative care programs are sometimes pitched to administrators on the basis of their potential to reduce costs, by shortening length-of-stay or intensity of expensive and unhelpful therapies at the end of life. I had never heard of this practice before. (To

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

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. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In patients requiring antibiotic therapy, we recommend oral administration whenever possible, primarily, because an early switch from intravenous to oral therapy may facilitate a shorter inpatient length of stay (strong recommendation based on moderate-quality evidence, 1B).”

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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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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nevertheless, they do represent current general best practices. Notable requirements include: Signed acknowledgements from each worker (and in some cases, business associates), confirming that the worker has read, understands, and will follow the practice’s policies and procedures (“P&P”).

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 4, 2023

What are the best practices around responding to these online reviews? In 2021, a dental practice in North Carolina disclosed a patient’s PHI in response to a negative online review. Ninety-three percent of patients consider online reviews in their decision-making process of finding a new provider.

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ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

First, oral administration is preferred, as this route can often be as effective as intramuscular administration. 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). 2020 Jul 3;1(5):898-907.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The following Comprehensive Blood Administration Training is designed to educate healthcare providers on various blood products. Therefore, it’s essential to understand things such as blood testing, blood transfusions and blood administration, and how to file the necessary documentation.

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Administration Blood Transfusions Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The following is a summary of the guidelines; An algorithm that synthesizes best practice recommendations based on the guidelines is available at [link] and from the Brain Trauma Foundation. References Lulla A, et al. Prehospital Guidelines for the management of traumatic brain injury – 3rd edition.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice? Imported Malaria in Countries where Malaria Is Not Endemic: a Comparison of Semi-immune and Nonimmune Travelers. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2020 Mar 11;33(2):e00104-19. PMID: 32161068 Thomas CM, Stauffer WM, Alpern JD.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As of 2017, just 15% of patients admitted to residential programs with opioid use disorder received any of the medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment opioid use disorder – this despite the fact that those medicines save lives. Practices are improving, but not quickly.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

Marianne Gausche-Hill New England EMSC: New England Regional Behavioral Health Toolkit Disclaimer The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Children’s Mental Health Emergency Department Visits: 2007-2016. Pediatrics.

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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. Basically, any way you can imagine, it seems like a route of administration has been explored.

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PEMBlog

MAY 31, 2023

Marianne Gausche-Hill New England EMSC: New England Regional Behavioral Health Toolkit Disclaimer The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen administration (distress and breath-holding); Increased vital signs; Expression; and Sleeplessness ( Krechel 1995 ). Once the pain is controlled, less frequent administration of medications, with frequent reassessments, are indicated.

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EMDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

You should always follow your local practice guidelines and recommendations as well as adhere to approved medications in your facility. Route of administration If the patient is cooperative, offer oral medications first. If a patient has a PRN on their med list do that! This can give the patient a sense of some control.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Late last month, the Biden Administration issued an extensive Executive Order aimed at establishing guidelines for the safe, effective utilization and proliferation of AI technologies throughout the federal government, private sector, and international community. The Executive Order also aligns the U.S

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Emergency Medicine Wellness Center of Excellence Award: Presented to an emergency medicine group, department, or clinical site that incorporates wellness and resilience on an institutional level and to use the information gathered in the nominations process to understand more about wellness best practices. Rorrie, Jr.,

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EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Since commonly prescribed antidepressants take up to 6-8 weeks to have a clinical effect, the administration of psychotropic medications is not routinely initiated in the ED. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition.

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