Best Practices
Leveraging Technology to Meet The #1 National Patient Safety Goal
Leveraging the power of technology, one Southwest medical center has established positive patient identification and a solid a foundation for improving patient safety.
Learn how SMARTworks® Clinical Enterprise is helping them streamline processes and tighten control over everything from identity fraud and compliance to specimen collection and medication administration.
FEATURES
 Managing the Transition to EMR - Before and Beyond Going Live
While understanding and proving "meaningful use" are hot topics among hospitals and physicians, another vital area of discussion that needs to occur is about managing change.
A recognized expert in inpatient hospital operations, Sue Murphy, MS, RN, explores this important topic and offers practical advice for successfully dealing with the transition to EMR.
On the Road to Patient-Centered Care
With the Joint Commission proposing requirements to enhance patient communication, cultural competence and patient-centered care, hospitals have some serious challenges to address.
Passionate about health literacy and patient safety, Molly Procuniar, BSN-RN, offers her insights and ideas in this article. See what she has to say about bridging the communication gaps.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
New Application Handles Patient Admission Notifications
Managing patient care is challenging enough without having to immediately notify payers of patient admissions. However, if that's what your payers are requiring, Standard Register has an application to help. Read about this simple-to-implement solution for electronic notification. No training or capital purchase required.
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