Emergency planning: Many hospitals fall short
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
One-third — or more — of hospitals have glaring gaps in their emergency response plans. Read more
Calling the boss nuts on Facebook? Feds say it’s OK
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, Practice Management, Special Report
What health care pros can and can’t say online about their employers is up for debate, thanks to an important new legal case. The fallout could have huge repercussions for both hospitals and their employees. Read more
Report: Only half of attacks on ER nurses reported
Filed under: Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Hospital Management, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management, Special Report
A new study by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) reveals startling levels of violence against emergency department nurses. Read more
More preventive care being offered in Emergency departments
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Finance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
A new survey confirms the vast majority of emergency departments are offering preventive services — whether or not they should is a matter of some debate. Read more
Study: Expanded tele-care programs can save more money
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
Expanding telephone-based care management programs to larger groups of patients can lower total health care costs. Read more
Advanced EHRs slash ER wait times
Filed under: EMR & EHR - Electronic Health Records, Fraud & Waste, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
The right electronic health records (EHR) system can have a significant impact on key measures of quality. Read more
Fraud, drug use and stalking: Just another day in the pediatric ER?
Filed under: Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
Allegations of drug abuse and stalking — just what you want in your pediatrician’s background. Read more
On-site, professional interpreters make ERs safer, more effective
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Making it easier for non-English speakers to communicate has benefits for everyone in the Emergency department. Read more
Nurses posted dying patient’s graphic photo on Facebook
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management, Special Report
Note to emergency room personnel: Refrain from taking grisly photos of dying patients and posting them online. Read more
‘Don’t tase me, doc!’
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
More hospitals are using stun guns as part of their security programs– especially in the emergency department. Should they be? Read more
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards
Twenty-six organizations received the honor of being the first granted with the Healthcare Innovation Awards. Check out what these groups did to win a total of $122.6 million.
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CMS bestows first Healthcare Innovation Awards