Recognizing and Responding to Changes in Vital Signs – Key Concerns
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
Patient Consultations in Radiology can Improve Overall Care
Radiology information systems (RIS) in conjunction with hospital information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and radiology transcription service providers help radiology practices maintain accurate records and manage image archives. The RIS improves workflow and efficiency, resulting in fewer medical errors and promotes
Electronic Medical Records Assisting U.S. Doctors to Fight Measles Outbreak
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
Documenting Patient Allergies in the Electronic Health Record
Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans each year and are the sixth-leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. While year-round allergies are usually a reaction to food, medications, dust mites, pet dander, or mold, seasonal allergies affect people only during certain times
6 Dictation Software Programs Physicians Can Use
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
