New CMS Patient Safety Measures: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know
CMS Raises the Bar on Patient Safety—Are You Ready? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new Patient Safety Structural Measure under the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, signaling a major shift in how hospitals are expected to demonstrate their commitment to safe, high-quality care. Unlike traditional outcome-based measures, this […]
What Your EHR Isn’t Capturing: The Data Gap Costing Health Systems
What Your EHR Isn’t Capturing: A Strategic Risk Hidden in Plain Sight Modern health systems have invested millions in EHRs—but what if the real risk isn’t what your EHR captures, but what it doesn’t? As Becker’s Healthcare reports, the average health system now operates across 18 different EHR platforms, contributing to data fragmentation, duplicate documentation, […]
What Patient Safety and Risk Incident Reporting Means for Rehabilitation Facilities
For any rehabilitation facility, patient safety is a primary concern. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, mental health centers, and other rehab settings all present unique safety risks. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to patient safety. That’s why it’s essential to focus not just on incident prevention, but also on reporting, analysis, and adaptation. Teams that do so […]
Key Strategies for Effective Discharge to Post-Acute Care
After leaving the hospital, many patients require ongoing care in a post-acute setting, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, inpatient rehabilitation, or community resources. Here, we explore key strategies for effective discharge planning and how technology can enhance the process. Early Assessment Sets the Stage Effective discharge planning starts early during hospitalization. A thorough assessment […]
Optimizing Post-Acute Care Response to Reduce Hospital Length of Stay
In today’s healthcare landscape, optimizing post-acute care response plays a pivotal role in reducing hospital length of stay. Efficient management of post-acute care not only ensures smoother transitions for patients but also alleviates the strain on hospital resources. Leveraging advanced healthcare data analytics software, such as morcareConnect, can significantly enhance the effectiveness of post-acute care […]
Utilization Review and Management: Our Approach to Efficiency
Utilization review is the backbone of effective healthcare management, ensuring that every medical service provided to patients is necessary, appropriate, and efficient. In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, where cost-effectiveness and quality of care are paramount, a robust process is indispensable. However, the traditional manual methods of conducting utilization reviews often pose significant challenges, ranging from […]
Discharge Planning Checklist Guide for Seamless Patient Transitions
Discharge planning is a critical aspect of healthcare that significantly influences patient outcomes. Ensuring a smooth transition for patients from hospital to other care settings with a systematic approach.Ensuring a smooth transition for patients from hospital to other care settings with a systematic approach. This process is pivotal not only in reducing hospital readmissions but […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Continuum of Care Examples
Understanding the intricacies of a Continuum of Care is vital for optimizing various fields. This seamless framework ensures a holistic approach to well-being across healthcare, mental health, social services, and education. This guide aims to shed light on the practical application of the Continuum of Care concept through real-world examples. Understanding the Components At its […]
Ensuring Continuity of Care in Chronic Disease Management
One of the paramount challenges facing hospitals and healthcare organizations today is the management of chronic diseases. As healthcare reform shifts the focus towards value-based care, hospital administrators must find ways to ensure continuity of care for patients experiencing chronic conditions. This is not only essential for improving patient outcomes but also for controlling costs. […]
