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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Let’s explore its significance, key regulations, challenges, and best practices. The Significance of FWA Compliance FWA includes activities that defraud healthcare programs, waste resources, or abuse the system. Consequently, these will lead to financial losses and poor patient care.

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Emerging Roles and Expanded Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants

Every Nurse

Care Coordinator Care coordination is becoming an important aspect of healthcare, as providers understand the importance of a team approach to managing patient care. To adapt to the changing healthcare environment, CNAs need to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices.

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Technology Integration Earns Accolades for Cleveland Clinic London

Consult QD

These hospitals have achieved a high level of data sharing and exchange among different healthcare systems and providers, leading to better care coordination and smoother transitions of care for patients. Patient engagement. Regulatory compliance. Clinical decision support. Preparation for future stages.

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Title V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives

Relias

Implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to improve the delivery and coordination of maternal health care services. Expanding access to home visits, care coordination, and case management programs for high-risk peripartum individuals.

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What Is a Healthcare Gap Analysis (or Gap Assessment)?

Relias

What evidence-based best practices should be used going forward? “Conducting gap analyses is a best practice for identifying, reducing, or mitigating risk to your organization. Based on the results, hospital leaders decided to reinstate two of their patient care coordinator roles.

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Engaging nurses in scholarly work

American Nurse

Nursing’s challenge Getting nurses involved in scholarly work and incorporating evidence-based principles and findings into daily practice present two key challenges: achieving nurse buy-in and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to conduct scholarly work. Biostatisticians help with data collation and statistical analysis.

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Challenges of Working as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Every Nurse

AGNPs specialize in caring for patients age 13 and older. They are trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions, provide preventative care, and promote wellness. As a result, they work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private practices.