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are referred out of the hospital and into the community. For example, most elderly patients who are 65 and older, often get referred to sub-acute rehab, skilled nursing facilities, home care, Adult Protective Services, hospice care, or palliative care. Patients who are admitted for any substance abuse or psychological issues are referred to an out-patient psychiatric care. Southside hospital used to have an in- patient psychiatric unit. However, they no longer have a psychiatric unit at the…

the study (2015), facilities that spent more on patient care and facilities that spent less on patient care were corollary with mortality rates. Patients who accessed high spending facilities, for emergency care, had lower, overall, annual mortality rates. In stark contrast, patients who accessed lower spending facilities, for emergency care, had higher, overall, mortality rates. Research pinpointed that time to medical intervention influenced patient outcomes. Higher spending facilities had…

Identification of Arrhythmias in Cardiac Patients The identification of cardiac arrhythmias is paramount in hospitalized patients. On a telemetry unit the various arrhythmias are closely monitored and recorded by monitor technicians. Cardiac nurses observe each patient carefully throughout the day and monitor the signs and symptoms that go hand in hand with each of the arrhythmias. On the various telemetry units of Good Samaritan Hospital, patients can often be in critical condition and need…

Patient Placement Flowchart Workflow assessment of health information technology (HIT) is essential in changing the efficiency, safety, and quality of practices (Mastrian & McGonigle, 2015). The workflow process promotes the acquirement and application of detailed information which can lead to positive changes, maximize resource utilization and minimize repetitive activities of workflow patterns, so healthcare quality and value significantly improve. The flowchart creates visual graphics to…

Communication of Patient Information Background Communication of Patient Information by Sharon Saracino & Sharon B. Buchbinder (Buchbinder and Shanks, 2017) is a case study regarding a patient named Margaret Burns who’s is 63-years-old and has suffered for stroke. After receiving acute care hospitalization, Margaret was placed in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility to recover from her stroke (2017). Problem Statement Margaret Burns who should be recovering in the skilled nursing…

conversations that we have with patients are considered privileged communication. You are exposed to confidential information and you must be sure you do not violate the Physician-Patient relationship. | 10 points | Directions to complete Question 1:If you were called by a reporter and asked questions about the “celebrity patient” below, write a response you could possibly give over the phone. | Answer:“I do apologize but I am not able to answer any questions about the “celebrity patient”…

considered "identifiable patient information?" The HIPAA privacy and security rules specify requirements for hospitals, clinics, and private practices under "Administrative Requirements." Do you think these entities are mostly in compliance with the rules? Provide reasons why an entity might not be. Identifiable patient information is any information or data that could possibly identify a certain person. Any information that can separate one patient from another can be identifiable patient…

to uncover and evaluate the role of nurse advocate in the delivery of patient-centered care. “Patient centered nursing interventions are a response to the needs of patients, and the coordination and individualization of care, skill, and expertise” (Esmaeili, Cheraghi, & Salsali, 2014, p. 3). In the past, studies have shown that there is a positive correlation between patient-centered care and desirable health outcomes. Patient-centered care allows for better distribution of time for the…

Discuss three performance metrics that you would utilize as a healthcare leader to determine the effectives of your operation. Patient Wait Time First impression last, they said. The time between checking in and seeing a provider indicate many things: proportionality of staff and patient’s ratio, efficiency of care flow, competency of healthcare workers, scheduling, the level of readiness to respond to mass casualty and so on. The CDC reported that between 2003 and 2009, mean wait time to see…

Early Detection-Early Intervention-Improving Patient Safety (Through Nurse –Physician Communication) If your patient needs immediate attention, DO NOT WAIT, call Rapid Response Team (phone# 8888). For other patient’s needs and concerns call/page appropriate provider, but before you call you should think: • Have I seen this patient myself? • Are there standing orders I could use? • Have I discussed the issue with my colleagues, including charge nurse (phone # 310 669) or crisis nurse…