Physiological abnormalities in vital signs such as body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and oxygen saturation are common before preventable adverse events. Changes in vital signs that occur before cardiac arrest, unexpected admissions to intensive care, and unanticipated death need to be properly documented and
A highly contagious viral disease, measles can cause blindness, deafness, brain damage or even death. Though this virus was declared eliminated in the U.S. by 2000, its outbreaks have reappeared. According to the reports from CDC – from January 1 to May 3, 2019, at
Medical documentation is very important when it comes to patient care because it includes all healthcare details of the patient such as patient history, test results, diagnoses, procedures, providers and so on. It provides a complete picture of all outcomes and conclusions. Dictation is an
According to recent reports, home-based primary care is making a comeback. The revolutionary Primary Cares Initiative recently announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) aims to bring comprehensive care to the patients who are homebound. This is a welcome development for vulnerable older
Emerging trends in the healthcare facilities are Internet of Things, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.The growth will continue to increase,as the latest technology is vital for advancement. Now, many healthcare organizations are leveraging Software as a Service (SaaS) for key applications. The digital