Articles Tagged With: training
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Put Entry-Level Patient Access Staff on Leadership Track
Years ago in patient access, a growth plan was rarely discussed with frontline team members. Patient access operates with a completely different mindset today. -
Not All Revenue Cycle Employees Want a Job That Is Patient-Facing
Sometimes, unhappy registrars find a better fit outside patient access. -
Feds Ease X-Waiver Training Requirements, Emergency Providers Advocate Further Action
In the continuing tussle over whether providers should have to obtain an X-waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, the Biden administration has staked out some middle ground, at least for now. -
Virtual Site Training Expands During the Pandemic
Virtual training for clinical trial teams may have existed for years, but it has gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts expect the popularity of this kind of training to increase, even after COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. -
IRB Staff Training Program Improves Consistency and Work Group Efficiency
When an IRB office aimed to improve its staff training and work efficiency, the solution was to create a new program, called the IRB Staff Training and Onboarding Program. The process began with the IRB’s internal staff training and member work group and leaders identifying ways to improve training and onboarding of new IRB staff. -
Palliative Care Integrated into Critical Care Settings, Including EDs
Although palliative care is integral to providing quality care, in the ED the focus tends to be on aggressive and life-saving measures. More education and training is needed to make ED providers more comfortable with integrating palliative care there.
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Hospital Reduces HAPI Rate by Half with Huddles, Rounds
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in Illinois had attempted to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries for years, with some success, but hospital leaders remained unhappy with the rate of pressure ulcers. Making changes stick required a change in culture.
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Using Trained Observers to Keep At-Risk Patients Safe
A background as a personal care attendant, medical assistant, or mental health worker is a plus.
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Diagnostic Errors Continue, Technology Part of Solution
Diagnostic errors continue to plague the healthcare system, but some progress is happening thanks to technology that can reduce the chance of an error reaching the patient and causing harm. Optimal results may require a more deliberate training program for those using the technology.
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Consultants Need Preparation for Common Ethics Challenges
Shadowing experienced ethics consultants and participating in debriefings after consults with other members of the ethics team are top priorities for ethics training.