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Newsletter, July 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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#BeBurnsAware – What To Know on National Burn Awareness Day

Health Populi

My teacher for better understanding burns and public health has been Krissie Stiles, a long-time burns nurse specialist and Ambassador to the Children’s Burns Trust in the UK. To act on our burns awareness for prevention, Krissie recommends that we, “Be the change you want to see. Meet Krissie.

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45 Common CPT Codes for Physical Therapy You NEED to Know

Etactics

million nursing home residents fall at least once per year. There is a slew of medical codes dedicated to this side of healthcare. Whether you want to learn about the hidden side of healthcare or need to better understand physical therapy medical billing, a good place to start is with common CPT codes. Think of it this way.