Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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Navigating The Laws And Benefits of Telemedicine
Because telemedicine is still so new, the laws pertaining to it have yet to keep pace with the technology. The rules surrounding telemedicine vary greatly between states, and wading through the list of best practices and guidelines can be difficult.
 

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Giving providers actionable information at the point of care
In late 2017, PSQH conducted a four question survey where 100 respondents from across the care continuum, provided valuable feedback on quality and risk metrics and how they are utilized in making better business decisions for providers. 

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Discharge Disaster? Shoeless Patient Abandoned Out In The Cold and Dark

While there are a lot of what-ifs about the incident, "we technically don't know what happened during the encounter," notes Frank Ruelas, MBA, a patient safety professional and HIPAA consultant who founded HIPAA College in Arizona. "However, there is enough information for us to consider asking questions on how we may have managed this patient if she had presented at our respective ED within our respective hospitals."

Trump's Budget Would Cut HHS Funding 21%
The White House calls for an increase in funding for veterans healthcare services, while proposing cuts to HHS and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
Doctors Learn How To Talk To Patients About Dying
Doctors can be so focused on trying to fix each ailment that “no one is addressing the big picture.”
 

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Product Spotlight

Patient Safety Strategies: Evidence-Based Practices for Fall Prevention
This book takes you step-by-step through setting up a successful and sustainable evidence-based multidisciplinary fall prevention program to protect patients. It also covers how to keep proper documentation in order to avoid possible litigation.
 
 

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