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HICPAC invites your comments on revised isolation precautions guideline this fall

CDC

CDC’s evidence-based guidelines for health care are designed to protect healthcare workers and patients, encourage safe practices, improve health outcomes, and save lives. They are not regulations, but many regulatory bodies consider this advice when they create the rules that lead to penalties and payments for healthcare facilities.

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Newsletter, July 2023

Patient Safety Movement

Next, he recognized the tragic losses that have occurred to loved ones because of preventable errors. It was by putting in safe practices, such as pre-flight checklists and asking the team to speak up if they perceive a problem and report “near misses” without fear of retribution. It was not by telling the pilots not to crash!

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Information Security Program Lifecycle: An Ultimate Guide

Etactics

Your plan should go beyond risk assessment and prevention recommendations. Employees must understand the policies and procedures to cultivate safe practices against various threats. Step 3: Operation The operation stage involves putting the procedures and security measures into practice. Lay everything out on the table.

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State Strategies to Support the Future of the Primary Care Physician and Nursing Workforce

NASHP

Promoting Provider Well-being through Preventive Care, Protection of Confidentiality, and Destigmatization of Behavioral Health Treatment Health care workers dedicate their careers to caring for others, yet they do not always access the help they need. In May 2022, the U.S.

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#BeBurnsAware – What To Know on National Burn Awareness Day

Health Populi

Krissie recommends we download a National Burn Awareness Toolkit from the British Burn Association and Children’s Burns Trust, which provides useful, actionable information on burn prevention within the home and the importance of knowing what to do if a burn happens to you or those you love, she shared.

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45 Common CPT Codes for Physical Therapy You NEED to Know

Etactics

The repetitive movements help with muscle memory, ensuring that someone can perform the movements safely when they are not in therapy. 97535: Self-Care/Home Management Training Imagine you experienced an injury that prevents you from living independently either temporarily or permanently.

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Healthcare’s Guiding Light: How FHIR Is Ushering In A New Era

HIT Consultant

Modernized, consumer-friendly healthcare experiences would also encourage individuals to participate more in their own journeys, which is a critical element of effective preventative care.