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Quality assessments and care planning are core nursing responsibilities, and can often mean the difference between favorable and unfavorable care outcomes. Failure to conduct these foundational tasks following resident changes have led to increasing numbers of citations in the last few years and can pose liability risks to your organization. Leaders must ensure that staff have access to all the necessary resources and demonstrate the needed clinical competencies, and that team members are clear on their roles with gathering and sharing key information.
Comagine Health has launched a six-part affinity group series that explores the nuances of early detection of and intervention for changes in…
Most people are aware of the pervasiveness of heart disease, lung disease, cancer and diabetes, but what’s less known is the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the vital role kidneys play in their overall health. The CDC estimates that 37 million people have CKD and millions of others are at increased risk. Many are unfamiliar with the chronic illness or don’t know they have it. According to the National Kidney Foundation, chronic kidney disease is so…
Four Health Care Organizations Join Forces to Improve Population Health
BOISE, Idaho — Four health care organizations are partnering to create a new company focused on helping health information exchanges (HIEs) and their communities, payers and providers improve health outcomes. The newly formed partnership, known as BeyondHIE, will offer a comprehensive suite of services, technology and project management to support value-based care.
BeyondHIE, a nonprofit organization,…