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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

Unfortunately, despite regulations and oversight, nursing home neglect remains a critical issue, often leading to devastating consequences such as malnutrition, infections, emotional distress, and even premature mortality. As trusted professionals, healthcare providers are on the front lines of protecting these residents from harm.

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EMR implementation as a 'science'

Healthcare It News

" Time spent on the EMR, he said, is driven by such factors as specialty, payer expectations, and regulatory compliance. Citing a potential use case of CDSS amid the growing global Mpox outbreak, he said: "It’ll be helpful for nurses and rural doctors who are not up to date with the latest clinical development.

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Balancing Innovation and Digital Transformation with Regulatory Compliance and Patient Safety

Healthcare IT Today

How can professionals in Health IT foster innovation and drive digital transformation within healthcare organizations while balancing the need for regulatory compliance and patient safety ? One of the best memories from my time working for a large health system was an impromptu dinner attended by a group of my fellow nurse leaders.

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Telemedicine racks up big cost savings and enhanced care for Nebraska hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Like many rural healthcare organizations, the facility relies heavily on advanced practice providers – nurse practitioners and physician associates. " The vendor also supports Chase's nursing staff. the hospital may have one charge nurse and two or three support clinical staff running the hospital.

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How Staff Education in Healthcare Drives Excellence

Healthcare Blog

Compliance with regulations is only possible when all clinical and non-clinical staff members have the proper training and support. Overlooking the importance of staff education in healthcare can make it difficult for leaders and employees to keep up with constant regulatory changes. dropped by more than 100,000.

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AI’s Place in Physician Compensation and Contract Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

The Role of AI in Physician Payments In healthcare, operational efficiency and contract compliance are paramount. There are several compliance issues that healthcare organizations must avoid when it comes to physician compensation plans. This can subject both hospitals and physicians to compliance risk and unnecessary labor costs.

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Combatting Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Monitoring

Bill of Health

The Nursing Reform Act of 1987 does provide a legal right for residents to be free from abuse. One place where aging adults are likely to experience elder abuse occurs in long-term care (LTC) environments; this has been described as a “public health concern” in relation to the nursing home setting. Audio-only recording is prohibited.