How Much Do Words Matter When We Talk to Our Patients?
A big focus of my practice has been improving health literacy, or the ability of patients to understand what clinicians are talking about.
Practice Management
AANP President Tackles COVID-19 Challenges Facing Nurse Practitioners
Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), spoke with Clinical Advisor amidst the rapidly expanding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States.
PAs and NPs Celebrate Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act in COVID-19 Legislation
The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act authorize PAs and NPs to order home healthcare services for Medicare patients.
Guidance Issued for Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients
Dedicated OR equipped with negative pressure system, dedicated anesthesia machine required.
Integrating ECG Technology Into Your Practice and Your Network Considerations for Efficiently Connecting ECG Solutions to Your EMR
Have you thought about the best way to integrate electrocardiogram technology into your practice?
Joint Commission Updates Language on Restraint and Seclusion Standards
To comply with Medicare and Medicaid regulations updated in September 2019, the Joint Commission is removing the term “licensed independent practitioner” from hospital restraint and seclusion standards.
American Thoracic Society Releases Statement in Response to COVID-19
The leadership of American Thoracic Society recently released a statement, as well as 2 fact sheets, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nurse Practitioner Workforce, Compensation on the Rise
The nurse practitioner workforce and compensation significantly increased in 2019.
Giving Patients Rewards for Showing Up: Is It Right, and Does It Work?
A new development in the medical field includes providing patients with rewards for showing up to appointments and successfully completing treatment.
Hand-Hygiene Adherence Varies at Critical Points of Care
Healthcare workers were more likely to partake in hand-hygiene protocols after contaminating tasks vs critical tasks and before such tasks.
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