Report Examines Patient Trust, and Distrust, in Healthcare Data Sharing
Respondents also said that they are concerned about the possibility of a data breach impacting their medical records (95%), expressed distrust in Big Tech corporations storing their data (65%), and cited worry about security and privacy protections offered by vendors who handle their health data (54%).
Using Data and Patient Outreach to Improve Medication Adherence for the Most Frail Patients
Keeping individuals on track with their medications remains a challenge for many physician practices. Historically, this was the case for my practice as well. Much of our patient population has chronic conditions, with many having more than one.
The Benefits of Multidisciplinary Teams in Sepsis Care at the Healthcare Facility Level: The Role of the Nurse
Any infection can result in sepsis, and the CDC states that nearly 87% of sepsis cases start before the patient gets to the hospital. Sepsis is also a notable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In America, 1.7 million adults develop sepsis, and 350,000 die during their hospitalization, according to the CDC.
Improving Buy-In for Medication Decision Support
Alert fatigue, burnout, short staffing, and more: The pressure on providers grows in intensity and complexity every day. But a new technology enabling clinical decision support alert optimization is making strides toward reducing medication alert fatigue, cutting back on overrides, and offering greater avoidance of harmful medication use.
Improving Methods for Addressing Patients With Cognitive Decline
Among the key findings, the survey finds that 83% of respondents believe they should be offering formal programs to help care for members with cognitive decline. Health plan leaders are enthusiastic about innovative interventions and support, including reducing social isolation, improving balance and physical health, and nonpharmaceutical treatments.
When Proven Solutions Don’t Work
Here, we offer three investigations that uncovered unexpected pathways of healthcare associated infections, less well-known sources of infections, and novel approaches to pinpointing and mitigating the root cause of infection. With this insight, healthcare professionals can find ways to partner more quickly, creatively, and effectively stop healthcare associated outbreaks.
Treatment at Home Improves Patient and Staff Satisfaction
The results have shown an increase in patient safety as well as improved, more sustainable staff experiences during a time of staffing shortages and retention challenges across the industry.
Using AI to Improve Interactions Between Physicians and Patients
Since enabling physicians to use the technology, Cooper reports that 85% of patients found their physician more personable and conversational. Clinicians using DAX have seen a 70% reduction in feelings of burnout and fatigue, as well as up to 50% time saved per patient per clinical note.
IV Dislodgement: Avoiding Re-Sticking and Waste for Improved Outcomes
A recent profile in the peer-reviewed journal Expert Review of Medical Devices by Nancy Moureau, RN, PhD, BSN, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC, looks at the Orchid SRV tension-activated breakaway safety release valve and how introducing an accessory between IV tubing and the catheter could protect against dislodgement.
How Modern Healthcare is Bringing Top-Tier Services Directly to School Campuses
If the pandemic taught us anything, it was that healthcare needs to meet patients where they are—not the other way around. In terms of pediatric care, this means reevaluating how schools, students, and faculty access healthcare. Let’s talk about how modern healthcare solutions are improving access to top-tier services on school campuses.