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Hospitals Leverage Safety Huddle to Reduce Patient Harm, Boost Transparency, and Drive Culture Change
When implemented effectively, safety huddles can reduce harm and foster a culture of safety and accountability. Hospitals that have been successful with this process recommend that huddles be driven by executive leadership and include a structure that provides for accountability.
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Providers Address Homelessness to Reduce ED, Hospital Use
Recognizing that chronically homeless patients typically present with multiple medical problems that lead to excessive ED and hospital use, hospitals are working with community partners to develop programs aimed at providing these patients with stable housing and the kind of supportive services that can better meet their needs.
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New Four-step Protocol Boosts Care, Outcomes for STEMI Patients
Investigators have developed a protocol that not only improves outcomes for patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but also reduces gender disparities that have been observed in both the care and outcomes of patients who present with the condition. Researchers note that although the protocol is different than common practices in most U.S. hospitals, the results show that further improvements are possible in the care of STEMI patients.
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High-sensitivity Troponin Test Finally Available to U.S. Emergency Providers
Some emergency providers in the United States finally can access a high-sensitivity troponin assay that enables them to detect heart attacks and other cardiac problems faster than older troponin tests. While it can take several months to safely and effectively switch to the new test, the benefits to both patients and providers are considerable. Although evidence from Europe suggests the tests uncover more evidence of cardiac disease, follow-up is required.
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Compliance Measures for the Case Manager’s Daily Practice — Part Four
The fourth part in the compliance series will discuss additional compliance issues important to you in your case manager role.
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CMS Urges Security in Texting Clarification
In an updated memo, CMS reinforced its policy that texting of patient orders is prohibited and Computerized Provider Order Entry is the preferred method of order entry by a provider.
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Staff Workarounds Pose Medication Error Risk
Patient safety is compromised when healthcare workers use workarounds to speed things up when they are busy, or to overcome roadblocks that make it difficult or impossible for them to follow proper procedures in the medication process.
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Readmission Rates May Not Reflect Quality, Study Says
A study found significant differences in hospitals’ performance when readmissions were assessed for non-Medicare patients and for conditions other than those currently reported.
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Hospital’s Model Cell Uses Case Management Best Practices
At McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC, a multidisciplinary team created a “model cell” where case management best practices are adapted to meet the needs of the hospital and where new employees receive their training.
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Text Messages Help Keep Patient Recoveries on Track
A program that sends secure text messages every day to help at-risk patients manage their conditions resulted in a 22% decrease in 30-day readmissions and a 46% improvement in 90-day readmissions for Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group patients.