Point-of-Care Labeling: Better Barcoding

Hospitals seeking to conquer the stubbornly persistent problem of patient safety can start by expanding the adoption of barcoding technology into all areas of the hospital, from the patient room to the lab to the pharmacy.

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Breaking Down Silos with the Perioperative Surgical Home

In 1967, there was an important development in healthcare: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. Nearly half a century ago, pioneering physicians saw the need to facilitate continuity throughout the patient care journey.

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Clinician Support: Five Years of Lessons Learned

The “second victim” phenomenon is a serious consequence of any healthcare role. As many as half of all healthcare providers will experience the impact of the second victim phenomenon at least once during their careers (Seys et al., 2013).

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Better Patient Education for Improved Engagement and Compliance

Solid patient education strategies are foundational to improved compliance and success with national patient engagement initiatives. Numerous regulatory requirements—Meaningful Use, Value-Based Purchasing, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program—converge to advance the accountable care movement. To succeed in the risk-bearing reimbursement landscape, providers must ensure that patients understand and comply with their care plans.

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