Relias

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Unfortunately, this leaves many new nurses without the hands-on training and clinical skills necessary for success — contributing to burnout and high turnover rates that can cost a hospital between $55,000 to $85,000 per nurse. Nurse residency programs benefit both nurses and hospitals.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

To create healthier, more positive workplace environments, it is essential for healthcare administrators to take the time to truly understand lateral violence in nursing and the significant adverse effects it can have on patients and practitioners alike. Who are the main perpetrators of lateral violence in nursing?

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, the Veterans Health Administration published a study in January of this year that analyzed the records of 43,200 veterans receiving care through a Veterans Affairs health care site. Such is the case with palliative care.

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Relias

AUGUST 8, 2023

Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. PAC training directly impacts the lives of the patient PAC services provide an extra level of assistance for people discharged from acute hospitals.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Social workers employed as salaried employees in hospitals, nursing homes, primary care, and other health settings should contact their administration for information regarding the use of GFEs in their setting. In January 2022, NASW posted FAQs on GFEs for social workers at [link].

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The PEPPER gives your organization a snapshot of your case mix, coding, and billing practices and compares you to other providers in the nation, Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdiction, and state. Long‐term acute care hospitals. Partial hospitalization programs. Short-term acute care hospitals.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2024

According to the American Hospital Association’s Regulatory Overload Report , healthcare providers spend nearly $39 billion yearly on administrative activities to comply with federal regulatory requirements.

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University of Connecticut

JULY 24, 2023

Name : Dawn Trott '09 MSW Profession/Field : Director of Recovery Services Bio and Key Accomplishments : I serve as the director of Recovery Services for Whiting Forensic Hospital, overseeing rehab therapists, occupational therapists, vocational counselors, hairdressing, substance use counselors, and chaplaincy.

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Relias

MAY 6, 2022

Jurisdictional or Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). For example, if you have a target area score in the 85th percentile nationally, you are ranked in the bottom 15% of all hospitals for that target area in the nation. PEPPER provides each hospice organization’s paid Medicare claims for the last three fiscal years.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies. According to the program, hospitals with higher HCAHPS scores earn higher reimbursements.

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CCRC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Before that, she was a Director of Finance in hospitality. She is a Certified Professional Accountant and Certified Management Accountant with a degree in Business Administration from Camosun College, British Columbia. Prior to coming to CCRC, Bergman Loo worked for 13 years a role as Vice President of Transformation.

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Community Care

APRIL 5, 2023

It is possible that the decision has, at least partially, been taken as a result of the current pressures on NHS services; one of the key reforms under the LPS would have been to give hospital trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) new responsibility for authorising deprivations of liberty. Under the DoLS, these new rights will not apply.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, the Veterans Health Administration published a study in January of this year that analyzed the records of 43,200 veterans receiving care through a Veterans Affairs health care site. Such is the case with palliative care.

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Relias

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to the American Hospital Association’s Regulatory Overload Report , health systems, hospitals, and post-acute care organizations spend about $39 billion annually to comply with up to 629 federal regulatory requirements (341 for hospitals and 288 for post-acute care).

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The government, NHS and sector leaders see the staff shortage as a key factor in problems including the high volume of delayed discharges from hospitals and long waiting lists for social care assessments and packages.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

How healthcare organizations can stay compliant with the Emergency Preparedness Rule To ensure ongoing compliance with the rule and support operational readiness, healthcare leaders can take the following steps: Establish a preparedness committee that includes leadership, clinical staff, and administrative personnel.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

She stepped into the corporate sector in 2008, taking on a role as a career development program manager for a major technology company, after serving as a hospital-based individual and group therapist. Other social workers often ask her about her work and wonder if social workers are needed in the corporate sector.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

You are a mid-level leader at “Friendly Hospital,” a large healthcare organization. In our example, Friendly Hospital had previously achieved and maintained a five-star HCAHPS rating for several years, both overall and in patient surveys. During the pandemic, the hospital was hit hard by regional staffing and supply shortages.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2025

Their influence extends beyond hospital walls, reaching into public health, education, policy, and the future of healthcare. The development of nurse-led care models, such as the Transitional Care Model , has improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

However, large technology investments aren’t always realistic in the near term when hospitals and health systems are struggling financially. 4 – Review how you utilize administrative support Many revenue cycle leaders are now traveling less to out-of-state conferences. “We Assistants are freed from travel and catering-related tasks.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

However, large technology investments aren’t always realistic in the near term when hospitals and health systems are struggling financially. 4 – Review how you utilize administrative support Many revenue cycle leaders are now traveling less to out-of-state conferences. “We Assistants are freed from travel and catering-related tasks.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Advocate for increased funding Tribal leaders and healthcare administrators should actively engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for increased funding allocations. These funds go to federally operated IHS facilities and tribally managed health programs.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

Throughout the cycle, the possibility of errors looms if your staff isn’t up to speed on the complex coding demands and rules set by hospitals, insurers, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. How Clinical Documentation Integrity Affects Revenue. of claims between 2016 and the third quarter of 2020.

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Community Care

JULY 5, 2024

“Only by prioritising the provision of high-quality support for disabled people of all ages, will we have a fairer society where everyone is able to thrive.”

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Community Care

JUNE 10, 2024

No more automatic priority for hospitals The new priority tool has removed the concept of setting specific priority. In the original, tool acute and psychiatric hospitals were automatically given high priority. Efficient fully staffed administrative support: admin staff are key to DoLS and are highly skilled in its processes.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 15, 2023

As a private clinician, and Manager of the Social Work Department at the Valley Hospital, collectively we view our purpose as making a difference, making connections, making meaning and making a life- all of which entails breaking barriers on a daily basis.

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Relias

AUGUST 21, 2023

For organizations, the workforce crisis means that administrators spend precious time filling vacancies rather than concentrating on how to improve operational procedures, care quality, and more. Because of this, high DSP turnover rates have been linked to increased rates of injuries and/or hospitalizations among individuals with IDD.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

of patients felt treated with respect and dignity during their hospital interactions, demonstrating the critical role of empathetic care. Additionally, these organizations have reported a 5% to 10% reduction in administrative costs and a 20% to 25% enhancement in quality standards. A survey in 2024 revealed that 83.8%

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Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

Ensuring coding accuracy up front can save hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in claim rework and administrative costs associated with claim rejections. According to the Journal of AHIMA , unresolved claim denials cause an average annual loss of $5 million per hospital. Tips to improve this step: Code correctly the first time.

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Relias

JUNE 2, 2023

As a teen, I worked as a “candy striper” and then participated in a high school program working evenings, shadowing nurses in the hospital setting. Visible role models exhibit qualities that bring young people into the profession, sharing stories about helping others. There is still so much we need to do to reenergize our nursing workforce.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

Whether its skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or home health agencies, regulatory bodies require that healthcare providers demonstrate competency in delivering patient care. Competency gaps can lead to adverse events, hospital readmissions, and increased liability risks.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. While ketamine therapy may offer relief, improper administration especially in at-home settings can lead to serious health risks and treatment complications.

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Community Care

MARCH 12, 2024

Care homes or hospitals (‘managing authorities)’ must apply to councils or Welsh health boards (‘supervisory bodies’) to authorise a prospective or existing deprivation. This means that DoLS will likely remain in place for the for the foreseeable future.

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Relias

JANUARY 16, 2023

For example, frequent changes in caregivers, being institutionalized or hospitalized, and frequent lack of choice and bodily autonomy are all scenarios that can feel traumatic. Perhaps more unfortunately, many abuse response organizations – whether domestic violence shelters or abuse hotlines – are not accessible to people with disabilities.

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Relias

MARCH 31, 2023

Other nurse leaders hold higher-level roles that are entirely administrative. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), this type of nurse leader has two major areas of responsibility, serving in both nursing and administrative capacities. The two types of positions have distinct differences.

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Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An unintended, but positive offshoot of the pandemic is that the crisis highlighted home health’s “very quick and successful adjustments” and “versatility” to serve COVID-19 patients and millions of others served under Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, and other services. Looking at the Big Picture.

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KVC

MARCH 1, 2021

As Director of Administration, she oversees Niles’ operations, strategic planning and interdepartmental projects. KVC’s services include in-home family support, foster care, adoption, behavioral healthcare, and children’s psychiatric hospitals. KVC is accredited by the Joint Commission, the gold standard in healthcare.

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