Tips for Opening a Field Hospital During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Several states across the country have had to open field hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic to accommodate COVID-19 patient surges. A common strategy has been to use field hospitals to treat low-acuity COVID-19 patients who can be transferred from hospitals and cared for safely before being discharged home.
ONC Coordinator Outlines New Vistas for Telehealth, Unblocked Health Records, and Patient ID
Micky Tripathi, who holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University, took the reins of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on the first day of the Biden administration in January.
Treat Coronavirus ‘Long Haulers’ With Multidisciplinary and Comprehensive Approach
In October, Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and West Orange, New Jersey-based RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group launched the Post-COVID Comprehensive Assessment, Recovery and Evaluation (CARE) program to care for long-hauler patients. Over the past seven months, the Post-COVID CARE program has treated more than 120 patients.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 27 – Improving Patient Safety For Ultrasound-Guided IV Insertions
On episode 27 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Natwalee Kittisarapong discuss how to improve patient safety for ultrasound-guided IV insertions.
Physician Leader: Culture Critical to Achieving Health System Goals
Suzanne Wenderoth, MD, was recently promoted from senior vice president and chief clinical officer of Tower Health Medical Group to executive vice president, CEO of physician enterprise, and interim chief medical officer of Tower Health. The West Reading, Pennsylvania-based health system features seven hospitals and about 14,000 employees.
In Pandemic’s Wake, Healthcare IT Faces New Realities
New realities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping healthcare IT in ways that affect leadership, employees, and patients, according to a panel of healthcare system executives convened virtually during the recent virtual CHIME21 Spring Forum, presented by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
Telehealth: How Asynchronous Communication Creates Provider Efficiencies
Asynchronous communication worked. Last year, a designated group of employed urgent care physicians handled 50,000 asynchronous visits for low-acuity care, and spent an average of two minutes on each encounter—far less than the 15-18 minutes it takes to conduct a typical video call.
Coronavirus Pandemic Stressors Impacting Careers of Healthcare Workers
In March 2020, 42% of U.S. workers transitioned to working from home. It is likely that employed women faced greater burdens because they spend 22% more time on household and care work compared to men. Studies have shown that healthcare workers have faced higher stress levels during the pandemic than before the pandemic.
RNs Keeping Up the Momentum of Vaccinating Underserved in South Los Angeles
Nurse volunteers from the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN) who have been vaccinating thousands of residents of the historically underserved South Los Angeles community have extended the COVID-19 clinic through the end of May and are calling for more volunteer RNs.
ProMedica Taking Comprehensive Approach to Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health (SDOH) such as housing, food security, and transportation can have a pivotal impact on the physical and mental health of patients. By making direct investments in initiatives designed to address SDOH and working with partners, healthcare organizations can help their patients in profound ways beyond clinical care.