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Through our blog we hope to provide information and insight to assist leadership in the overall strategic direction and execution of operations, particularly as it applies to community healthcare providers.
Swing Bed
Posted on June 14, 2019
Swing bed hospitals include both critical access hospitals (CAHs) and those paid under the Prospective Payment System (PPS), but the financial incentives for providing skilled nursing care in a swing bed differ dramatically between the two types of hospitals. HealthTechS3 has extensive experience in the licensing and compliance of swing bed programs. We offer a View
How to Capitalize on a Team Based Approach in Primary Care
Posted on March 19, 2019
In the article From Triple to Quadruple Aim: Care of the Patient Requires Care of the Provider, the authors highlight the effects of provider burnout on population health.
Service Lines
Posted on February 15, 2018
The service line model has actually been around for decades, however the emphasis to improve quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and alignment between hospitals and physicians suggests that service lines may be resurrected once again to accomplish these improvements.
Are You a Lean Thinker?
Posted on November 16, 2017
Ever feel pressure to do more with less? Find yourself questioning why work is done the way it is or how it could be improved? Looking for ways to empower your colleagues while keeping your customers happy?
November 11: 2018 National Patient Safety Goal Update
Posted on November 16, 2017
The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals are published annually for all sites of care accredited by The Joint Commission. Implementing the NPSGs, even if you are not Joint Commission accredited is an ideal way to maintain patient safety. You can access the NPSGs on the Joint Commission web site at no charge.
Population Based Care Coordination
Posted on November 14, 2017
Greater emphasis is being placed on creating a model that will work in all settings and places the individual’s needs first. According to AHRQ, “Care coordination involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient’s care to achieve safer and more effective care.
Strategies for Addressing Alarm Fatigue
Posted on October 25, 2017
Alarm fatigue or alert fatigue occurs when one is exposed to a large number of frequent alarms (alerts) and consequently becomes desensitized to them. Anyone who has worked in a hospital has certainly experienced this. Even patients can easily become desensitized.
Hand Washing Compliance
Posted on October 25, 2017
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first released formal written guidelines on handwashing in hospitals in 1975.
Making Patient Safety a Priority
Posted on October 25, 2017
There are several national organizations that publish patient safety goals including The Joint Commission and the Partnership for Patients.
Understanding Advance Care Planning
Posted on September 15, 2017
In 1990, the Patient Self Determination Act became law. This law requires that patients are informed of their right to participate in medical decision making for end of life care.