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Inpatient telemedicine improves care and patient satisfaction at Howard University Hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We had to deploy not only new beds, nurse call systems, oxygen lines and infection control solutions, we also had to prepare for staffing the new departments," said Dr. Kevin Dawson, CIO at Howard University Hospital. Without access to their loved ones, patients felt alone and isolated. Patients were surveyed by Press Ganey.

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Attendees report in on 'next chapter in virtual care' at ATA conference

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We heard about improved access to care and staff and patient satisfaction when innovative models are deployed successfully. "There was a call to action to engage clinicians, nurses in particular, as we transform models of care to improve patient outcomes and bring the joy back to medicine.

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How Patient Interactive Systems Minimizes Nurse Burnout & Facilitates Patient Education

HIT Consultant

How interactive patient systems help hospitals support their nurses – ultimately allowing them to provide better patient care and work at the top of their licensure, while also educating patient in their care plans, and enhancing the overall patient experience with no expense to the nursing staff.

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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Law Blog

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. New Laws Mandating Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers On August 8, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Proposed S.B.

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MaineGeneral hits congestive heart failure readmission rate of 0% using RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Remote patient monitoring allows patients to monitor their blood pressure, weight, oxygen saturation, symptoms and medication adherence in real time at home with a dedicated registered nurse who actively outreaches to patients as needed. Because of this, it hired a full-time employee to monitor the patient panel.

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Telemedicine: What Slows Down the Healthcare of the Future

HIT Consultant

On-demand nursing. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Often licensing is state-specific, and the lack of multistate licenses makes it impossible for nurses to provide care for patients from different states. Patient satisfaction.

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Upstate Medical University decreases no-shows by 59% with telehealth, which patients love

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Upstate broadened its license and provisioned all clinical areas with access, starting with clinicians. “Establishing a process by which clinics could transition from physical to virtual patient flow also was a requirement,” Gross noted. This allowed providers and staff to call into COVID-19 rooms from the nursing station.