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Study: ICU in the ED dramatically improves patient survival rate
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareAccording to a recent study, locating an intensive care unit inside the emergency department drastically increases survival rates for the sickest patients who arrive at ERs. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, examined outcomes from the University of Michigan Medical School's emergency department-based ICU. The study was carried out at the Massey Family Critical Care Center, which opened in 2015 and is housed adjacent to University Hospital's main adult emergency room. The goal of establishing a critical care area in the ED was to prevent some patients from ever needing to be transferred to an inpatient ICU, study authors said.
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Can you recession-proof your job?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhether you believe that Big Macs or RV sales predict recessions, it seems at least that the continued talk of a recession is certainly on the horizon. Yet, with more of us gainfully employed and the job market so seeker-friendly, should we care? Yes; just like how it is easier to find a job when we already have one, it is easier to plan for a recession when we are not in one. Here are a few things to consider when trying to recession-proof your job.
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7 ways new managers can shine
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management"Psssttt…Can you keep a secret? I’ve just been made a manager and I haven’t a clue what to do!" This was exactly what went through my head over 20 years ago when I found myself suddenly in charge. My focus should have been on what I could do to shine from day one. But instead, I worried that it would only be a matter of time before my secret was out. It's no secret that those who find themselves tossed into management with little more than a hope and a prayer aren't ready to fully engage in all that is required of more experienced managers. But there is certainly something about you that indicated you were right for this job.
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Study investigates effectiveness of hormone injections for weight loss…
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareObesity increases the risk of health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome, all of which can be addressed with bariatric surgery options, including gastric band, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. However, these procedures can cause complications. The findings of a new small study found that a hormone injection helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks. Previous research by Imperial College London suggested that one of the reasons gastric bypass surgery works so well is because three specific hormones originating from the bowels are released in higher levels.
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Obtaining prior authorization from non-Medicare carriers for hyperbaric…
Tiffany Hamm and Jeff Mize Healthcare AdministrationDenied claims due to unauthorized patient procedures or services can be responsible for a major loss in revenue. Although most medical offices and provider-based departments are moving closer to 100% verification for patient services, there is still no guarantee that every account will be paid. Claims that are denied due to no prior authorization happen primarily in a hospital setting. To ensure your claims will be paid, plan ahead, meticulously document, and follow the regulations as noted below.
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Top senator: Rural health systems must be allowed to evolve, survive through…
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationTelehealth is getting some additional mainstream backing again in a significant way as one of Washington, D.C.'s leading healthcare voices continues to place his support behind it — Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. The reason for his doing so is because of the weakening of the rural healthcare community. These rural health systems face continual financial pressure, and many of them are facing closure. Thus, telehealth can help solve some of the many challenges confronting rural communities in maintaining access to care, Grassley says.
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5 ways to reduce alarm fatigue at your hospital
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationWorking at a hospital, you know that alarms on monitoring equipment in your ICU, step-down unit and general wards are a major challenge for your staff and patients. When false alarms happen, patients panic unnecessarily and staff become desensitized, increasing the chance of a missed emergency. The noise pollution can fray nerves and keep patients from resting so they can heal faster. Stumped as to how to handle this issue? Science can offer you innovative answers.
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Podcast: Why your values matter as a healthcare professional
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIn this episode, Keith Carlson welcomes Jacob Morris, an expert in values-based applied research. Understanding the values that make you who you are can help you to live those values in a way that empowers and enriches both your life and your career. Morris founded the Discover Your Values program in a grassroots effort to bring the latest research on values-based development to the forefront of the coaching industry and the general public through the work of social psychologist Shalom H. Schwartz.
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Employees want to be recognized, but not how you think
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYour employees want you to recognize their hard work and efforts, but a survey of 16,000 professionals in 4,000 companies representing various industries and roles reveals that they may not want to be recognized for only major accomplishments, don’t necessarily want a cash reward, and some would prefer that the recognition didn’t occur in front of everyone in the organization. According to a recent Deloitte Greenhouse survey, most employees (54%) would prefer a verbal "thank you" for day-to-day accomplishments, while 31% would prefer to have that thanks in writing.
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Why PIPs should be a manager’s favorite tool
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPerformance improvement plans (PIPs) are these amazing little forms that can pave a smoother path to professional growth or termination. They can end bad behavior and create positive new habits. Unfortunately, they require a few things of which we do not often have enough: time, patience and focus. Here are a few reasons why PIPs should be a manager’s favorite tool and how they should be used.
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