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Why Communication is a Central Part of Care Management

Picis

In today’s healthcare sector, efficient patient care is a culmination of state-of-the-art technology, patient expert medical knowledge, and – crucially – effective communication. The Imperative of Clear Communication in Care Supporting Patient Safety Initiatives The perioperative landscape is an environment where every detail counts.

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6 Ways to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department (SPD) and the OR work hand in hand, but communication between the two can be disjointed and incomplete, resulting in unnecessary waste and preventable errors. Here are six ways to improve communication between the SPD and the OR in a way that reduces both costs and risks: #1 – Educational Tours.

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From Commands to Collaboration: Lessons in Respectful and Effective Workplace Signage

LeanBlog

In the world of continuous improvement and Lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial.

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The Art of Palliation in COVID19 - The Ocean that Awaits US

IU School of Medicine

This blog is written by and published under permission of Areeba Jawed, MD Over the last few weeks, I have communicated with numerous families whose loved ones were hospitalized with COVID 19 related complications as a palliative care fellow at a county hospital in Indianapolis. A uniform theme was one of helplessness.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:54 Overview In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, hospitals face significant challenges related to medical records. Accurate and relevant data from the STS Database uncovered areas for improvement.

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How Better Processes and Equipment Improve Hospital Efficiency

BFW Inc.

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. However, cost is just one factor worth considering when you’re looking to improve hospital efficiency. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.

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10 Smart Reasons for Hospitals to Switch to an Anesthesia Information Management System

Picis

By automatically capturing data from various devices, and through seamless interoperability with EMR systems, anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) provide a reliable, defensible, accurate and legible record that benefits hospitals, doctors and patients alike. 10 AIMS benefits: why AIMS are better than paper 1. DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000881.