Hospital Peer Review – November 1, 2020
November 1, 2020
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Assess Quality and Compliance as Telehealth Use Expands
With healthcare organizations making so much use of telehealth now, how does one assess the quality of care provided through this technology? How can one ensure the facility is in compliance with the relevant requirements for coding and reimbursement?
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Consider Telehealth Privacy Concerns
Technology that was not developed specifically for telehealth still can be used safely, but some caution is warranted. Providers must make a good faith effort to protect the privacy of the patient when using telehealth.
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Tips and Best Practices for Telehealth
Experts offer advice on where to begin with telehealth implementation and identify mistakes to avoid.
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Questions Raised Over Clinician Discipline in COVID-19 Era
With clinicians and hospital administrators strained by the COVID-19 pandemic, some are raising questions about whether oversight of clinician quality and performance is falling through the cracks.
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IHI Issues Action Plan on Patient Safety
In the last 20 years, patient safety has become more important, but it has plateaued as a priority for healthcare organizations.