Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Insufficient Clinical Documentation or Underreported codes. Coding is high value — and in high demand.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Insufficient Clinical Documentation or Underreported codes. Coding is high value — and in high demand.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

As many of you may already know, simulations are increasingly being incorporated into social work education in various ways (online, in-person, virtual or augmented reality, large-scale, standardized patient, OSCE (Objective structured clinical exams), formative assessment, etc.). Health Communications. Health Communications.

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Relias

MARCH 7, 2023

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2022

Along with a thorough assessment, complete documentation of clinical findings at the start is vital to protecting your facility against liability down the road. Skillful Clinician Communication. Factors spurring legal action often involve communication and behavioral issues as well as clinical skills.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implications for Clinical Social Workers. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. Exceptions to the in-person visit is based on the beneficiary’s circumstance which must be documented in the clinical record. December 2021.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Document the GFE in the clinical record. December 2021.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Such total devastation requires generous forms of support and solidarity.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Teaching problem solving, critical thinking, and clinical skills. In addition to training on the program itself, they may need training on leadership or communication topics , like coaching, constructive criticism, or conflict resolution. Focus your training on leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

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Center for Child Protection

JULY 31, 2024

Our method understands that these children may not have the words to express their feelings, so we offer them alternative ways to communicate and heal, opening doors to hope and recovery. Miriam Janksy , Chief Clinical Officer The Music Garden also plays a crucial role in fostering healthy relationships.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Another benefit of the framework was that it could serve as a communication tool to help patients assess care quality and their satisfaction with the care they received. Process measures — How well does a healthcare organization serve patients within generally accepted recommendations and evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice?

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How and when to use interpreter services.

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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. According to a report from the National Academy of Medicine, 35% to 54% of U.S.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA.

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Relias

MAY 23, 2023

Some concrete first steps your organization can take to be more trauma-informed are: Ensuring that ALL staff understand trauma and its impact on individuals and communities. A commitment to open communication and the use of a strengths-based perspective. This can be achieved through trainings, supervision, and staff meetings.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Professional development offerings such as emerging leader programs and clinical ladder programs for nurses can improve staff engagement and retention, notes Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Relias Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Understanding the root causes The factors driving these nuclear verdicts are multifaceted, rooted in both clinical and social factors. In obstetrics, this might involve improper management of labor, delayed or incorrect diagnoses, or failure to perform necessary clinical assessments. These deviations can create grounds for litigation.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Document the GFE in the clinical record. December 21, 2021.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Engel works as a clinical psychologist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has worked as a school psychologist in public schools in New York and as a clinical psychologist in various clinic settings. Oftentimes, children diagnosed with ASD are unable to communicate their needs and wants effectively.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

By Greg Wright, NASW Communications Director While most of the nation is sleeping, the work of overnight crisis hotline worker “Beth” is just beginning. People who answer nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis lines also refer people who are undergoing distress to organizations that employ clinical social workers, he said.

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KVC

JULY 20, 2021

The Executive Team also includes Erin Stucky, Chief Operations Officer; Chad Anderson, Chief Clinical Officer; Lonnie Johnson, Chief Information Officer; and Sherri Lohe, Chief Financial Officer. A referral for treatment is typically made by the insurance company and/or community mental health center, with guardian approval.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

Virtual nursing is more likely to involve synchronous communication, which means that the nurse and the patient interact in real time. Telehealth often uses asynchronous communication, with information exchanged by provider and patient at different times, which may be more convenient.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Patient perception of communication and team discussion are two of those five elements. Assessing communication and collaboration.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Taking advantage of the changed rules will allow home health agencies to more efficiently use the first visit, which has positive implications for clinical outcomes and the agency’s bottom line, observed Karen Vance, BSOT, discussing the CoP update in a recent Relias webinar. OTs Can Step Up and Coordinate Care.

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Relias

JUNE 18, 2024

Here at Relias, we receive countless inquiries about the Angoff (pass/fail) score displayed on our Relias clinical assessment results pages. Do A and B versions of clinical assessments have the same Angoff score? Department of Labor (DOL) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Jody Collins , MSN, RN, NPD BC, System Director, Clinical Education at Memorial Hermann, shared that “optimizing agility to reimagine a culture of nursing excellence and high reliability” became the crux of the organization’s strategic approach when faced with workforce challenges. Adapting communications to meet urgent needs.

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Africa Ibarra, Lead Experiential Therapist, said the event provides caregivers and children the opportunity to build community and strengthen communication skills, teamwork and confidence. Building trust, step by step For Chief Clinical Officer, Miriam Jansky, Ironpaws is more than just a day for play.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Part 2 focuses on services provided to the uninsured or self-pay patients who receive services provided by clinical social workers in independent practice. The social worker must also communicate these changes to the patient upon delivery of a new GFE to help the patient understand what was changed between the initial GFE and the new GFE.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change. What skills does a social worker need?

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Relias

MARCH 7, 2023

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.

Healthcare 52

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

The HCAHPS survey evaluates key elements of the patient experience, including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of hospital staff, hospital cleanliness and noise level, pain management, and availability of information. Communicating consistently — Patients want to be informed. In 2019, $1.9

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There needs to be an open system of communication and some flexibility to change their personal connections and have meaningful relationships. The Genogram Casebook: A Clinical Companion to Genograms: Assessment and intervention. North West Coast Strategic Clinical Networks and Senate. Don’t defend. Oxford: Radcliffe.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

The HCAHPS survey captures a wide range of patient experience data addressing staff responsiveness, communication practices, hospital cleanliness, and other healthcare organization metrics. Researchers have studied the connection between patient experience and clinical outcomes. The data is then tabulated to create the HCAHPS score.

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Relias

JANUARY 27, 2023

Do organizations need to provide trauma-informed care training to non-clinical staff? For this reason, it is crucial that all staff members, regardless of their roles, be given the same trauma-informed training and communication as clinical staff. Trauma-informed care is the organization’s way of doing business,” McClure noted.

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Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

Quality improvement Quality improvement programs include the internal efforts to improve the quality of clinical care. One example of this is analyzing clinical outcome data and identifying areas of needed improvement. This provides an objective means of measuring and monitoring the performance of the health center over time.

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Center for Child Protection

JUNE 26, 2024

The goal of the Community Spotlight series is for organizations to share their resources with a captive audience, ensuring that the information is effectively communicated and utilized. Nicole Curcio , LCSW, Lead Family Advocate Feedback from our clinical staff has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language.

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