American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance. These are recordkeeping and documentation.

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Documentation/Coding Best Practices Operations Outcomes 105

American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This shows that there’s a continual focus on health and wellness. Do: Regular staff training Digital compliance requirements and best practices can evolve, so it’s crucial not to assume that one-time training is sufficient. The demand for healthcare services is not only constant but escalating.

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Best Practices Telemedicine Wellness 97

RebelEM

JANUARY 18, 2024

It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Until that time, the best evidence indicates that in the sickest patients (i.e. Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.

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Sepsis Hospitals Administration Outcomes 119

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

Certified nursing assistants play a large role in caring for individuals who are in restorative nursing facilities, whether it is to help them relearn a skill, take care of themselves, and eat, among other tasks as well.

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Best Practices Wellness 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JULY 6, 2023

Educate Employees: Conduct regular training sessions to educate staff members on privacy best practices and the consequences of privacy breaches. Incident Response Plan: Develop a well-defined incident response plan that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a privacy breach.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Best Practices Emergency Department Wellness 52

The Trauma Pro

JUNE 30, 2023

A best practice would be to scan (or copy) the paper trauma flow sheet just before the patient leaves the emergency department for good so an interim version can be placed in the EHR. In my next two posts, I’ll write about why the eTFS doesn’t work well during the trauma resuscitation phase of care. At some point.

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Hospitals Administration Resuscitation Best Practices 130

American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2024

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. These drugs are often prescribed for acute pain following surgeries or injuries, as well as for chronic pain conditions.

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Evidence-Based Practice Best Practices Patient Safety Wellness 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

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. Mental He­alth Support – The high-pressure de­mands of working in an ambulance can have a significant impact on the me­ntal well-being of staff membe­rs.

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Ambulance Services PPE Patient Safety Best Practices 52

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

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The cognitive outcomes at one year among ICU survivors occur in younger patients as well as the aged, and are commonly as severe as mild Alzheimer’s-type dementia or moderate traumatic brain injury. Physical decline, weakness, and frailty occur in 70% of ARDS survivors persisting after six months of follow-up.

Outcomes 52

Outcomes Best Practices Wellness 52

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. Primary Outcome Days Alive w/o Support 72 days 80 days 5.8

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Outcomes Best Practices EMS Shock 72

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For the safety of staff as well as patients, interventions that interrupt escalations before they blossom into violence deserve further study. The well-being of our patients, staff, and ourselves depends on finding tailored and effective solutions and dissemination of these best practices. J Emerg Nurs. 2023;(3):415-424.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Psychiatric Best Practices 52

AED Leader

MAY 1, 2024

This proactive approach reassures visitors and employees that their well-being is a top priority. It also aligns with regulatory requirements and best practices for public safety. By investing in outdoor AED cabinets, public spaces demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of their visitors and employees.

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Best Practices Wellness 52

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Initiate antibiotic therapy early for both periorbital and orbital cellulitis.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Administration Hospitals Wellness 52

AED Leader

APRIL 23, 2024

These programs cover the basics of manual defibrillation, advanced techniques, and best practices. A: Manual defibrillators are designed with safety features to ensure the well-being of both the patient and healthcare providers. However, the shock is delivered quickly and efficiently to minimize pain or discomfort.

Shock 52

Shock Best Practices Outcomes Pediatrics 52

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”).

Operations 104

Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 20, 2022

The conversation ended well with Jeff requesting one of the t-shirts I planned to make with the title of non-expert ER contrarian on the chest. One was Dr. Eddy Lang who is a well-known Canadian researcher and emergency physician in Calgary, Alberta. Eddy appeared on the SGEM Xtra episode called the Walk of Life discussing AIS.

Stroke 52

Stroke Best Practices Research EMS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 23, 2023

Definitive emotional support is critical to our emotional and psychological well-being. Best Practices in Mental Health. This gives rise to feelings of failure alongside the feelings of grief. Psychological harm occurs. To limit the psychological harm, perhaps we should implement THE PAUSE. Critical Care Medicine , 46 (1), pp.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Best Practices 98

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Care providers identify signs of abuse with caregivers, as well. Mandated reporters must understand all of the requirements and best practices surrounding reporting. Learners will understand every best practice upon completion of this course. Learners study the specific signs of child abuse in this course.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Wellness 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Antibiotics are recommended for those with complicated diverticulitis, as well as surgical specialist consult if necessary (e.g., Recent evidence suggests antibiotics may not be necessary for all patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis. perforation). Grade of Recommendation: Strong recommendation based on high-quality evidence, 1A.”

Sepsis 87

Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 87

ACEP Now

AUGUST 1, 2023

Final Best Practices While saving up a retirement nest egg is the greatest financial task of your life, it does not need to be overly complicated. You can focus on your patients, your family, and your own wellness and enjoy a wonderful career in emergency medicine.

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Best Practices Wellness 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

State and local health departments, as well as organizations themselves, may also have their own guidance. Consult state and local health organizations, as well as your organization, for specific guidance on seeking testing. Clients and staff should also be checked in on to ensure they are healthy and well.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases PPE CDC Best Practices 52

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.

Outcomes 40

Outcomes Best Practices Burns Ultrasounds 40

SheMD

APRIL 24, 2023

Well there were two other ones that were in morula phase but needed to progress to blastocyst. Well that night, I had the residency over for a wellness Thanksgiving dinner. Data will allow us to create policies and best practices to help protect women in medicine and keep them in the field. It was October.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 83

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No fines or fees are implemented as well. Hence, it is necessary to plan the core training well and the testing schedule accordingly. They may undergo regular training to be aware of recent trends and best practices in the industry. The OSHA guidelines that are intended for assisted living facilities are voluntary.

Administration 52

Administration Infectious Diseases Operations Best Practices 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No fines or fees are implemented as well. Hence, it is necessary to plan the core training well and the testing schedule accordingly. They may undergo regular training to be aware of recent trends and best practices in the industry. The OSHA guidelines that are intended for assisted living facilities are voluntary.

EMS 52

EMS Administration Infectious Diseases Operations 52

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Take home messages -Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly persists into adulthood -Individuals present with difficulties with social communication and interaction, restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour and interests, and hyper/hypo-sensitivity to sensory stimuli -Individuals commonly present with comorbid (..)

Seizures 52

Seizures Best Practices Burns Academics 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

Documentation/Coding 98

Documentation/Coding Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

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. This article focuses on calming medication in patients with mild to moderate agitation. 4 The first step is to establish a therapeutic alliance and engage in verbal de-escalation.5

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This may well seem daunting given how unwell and complex the patients might be but a thorough, well-structured A-E will give you most of the information you need to progress that patient’s care. Heart rate / rhythm Best practice to check in all 4 limbs.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Wellness Best Practices 52

Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

LaznerM, “The Alex Emergency Department, Paediatric Practice Guideline. Belking-Gerson J, “BMJ Best Practice: Constipation in Children,” 5 March 2023. If the child has evidence of faltering growth , we should always test for coeliac disease and hypothyroidism. Available: [link] [6] [link] Z.-K.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Best Practices Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 52

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.

Operations 86

Operations Hospitals Wellness Best Practices 86

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With concern for malaria, it is very important to identify who is non-immune and semi-immune as this can affect both the timeframe for illness after departure from the endemic country as well as severity of illness. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice?

Seizures 245

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 245

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. Confrontational interventions are inhumane and ineffective.

Research 114

Research Psychiatric CDC Best Practices 114

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.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Tilly is normally fit and well, with no significant past medical history. Clinical scoring tools for appendicitis The recently published Best Practice Pathway Guidance by NHS England recommends using clinical risk scores to assess all children with suspected appendicitis. Her immunisations are up to date.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Ultrasounds Pediatrics Best Practices 105

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