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Five Best Practices for IV Medication Administration Safety 

PDC Healthcare

Healthcare professionals are faced with many obstacles while administering IV medication to patients, which can lead to medical errors and a risk for patient safety. The post Five Best Practices for IV Medication Administration Safety appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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The Role of Compliance Officers in Healthcare Organizations: Challenges and Responsibilities

American Medical Compliance

They work closely with other departments to ensure that policies are understood and followed throughout the organization. Training and Education To maintain compliance, healthcare staff must be educated about the latest regulations and best practices.

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Sweta Mangal Ziqitza – Ambulance Safety Measures for Patients and Staff

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Through these­ sessions, all team membe­rs are kept informed and update­d on the latest guideline­s and best practices in order to maintain a high standard of care­. Patient Safety During Transportation At Ziqitza Healthcare ltd ­, ensuring the safety and we­ll-being of patients during ambulance transportation is the top priority.

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Illinois Opioid Prescribing and Opioid Abuse Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

As a dental professional, your role in managing pain and prescribing medications is crucial, not only for the immediate comfort of your patients but also for their long-term health and well-being.

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A Safety Solution for Emergency Department Staff and Patients

ACEP Now

Our group from Highland Hospital has set out to understand the impact on workplace violence and patient safety of initiating a BERT in a busy, county hospital ED. The well-being of our patients, staff, and ourselves depends on finding tailored and effective solutions and dissemination of these best practices.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Society practice guidelines) Phillips BT, Shikora SA. The history of metabolic and bariatric surgery: development of standards for patient safety and efficacy. Retrospective review; 7328 patients) Michalsky M, Reichard K, Inge T, et al. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. Metabolism.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

Nachi: With the staff notified and the patient searched, the patient should be placed in a room without potentially dangerous items, like tubing or needles. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient.