Warm & Welcoming Physicians Can Help Improve Patient Health Outcomes
Finding different ways to improve the relationship physicians have with their patients is essential to create an entirely new environment for patients and staff. If a patient feels more valued and engaged, then he or she can bond better with their care providers, and quickly recover
What Makes the Emergency Room Vital for All Hospitals
An emergency room or ER is a medical treatment facility for critically ill patients when they have had some type of accident or emergency. The severity of their condition and the treatment is determined through a process called triage, which is immediately done by triage
Study: Overlapping Surgery Safe for Most Patients, but Not High-risk Groups
General surgeons diagnose and treat surgical conditions affecting various areas of the body – the breast, lung, abdomen, thyroid, arm, legs, colon, rectal, skin, and more. Operative reports describe the indication, procedure, and any complications of the procedure and must be completed immediately after any
ECRI Report Lists 2019 10 Top Patient Safety Challenges
Running through March 17, 2019, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is focusing on culture of safety and patient engagement. This is the right time to discuss the top patient safety concerns in 2019 as listed in a recent report from the ECRI Institute. Medical transcription
Telehealth – A Powerful Tool to Manage Flu Patients
Recent reports indicate that the current flu season is far from over. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that during February 2-9, the number of people seeking treatment for the flu peaked nationally since the current flu season began last October. Healthcare providers are resorting to a
