A recent study has presented some concerning findings regarding the efficiency of emergency department (ED) utilization for terminally ill nursing home residents. Published on July 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, it reveals that an astonishing 80% of ED visits made by this patient group may be avoidable.
This study analyzed data…
Uniformity in care provision forms the backbone of health systems' strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes and streamlining operational efficiency. However, aligning physicians with evidence-based practices can become a formidable task, particularly when it requires a shift from traditional training methods. Dr. David Christensen, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Physician Executive at…
Renowned healthcare professional Sarah Vinson, MBA, CRCST, will share transformative insights into maximizing efficiency in the field of Infection Prevention during the 2025 Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Annual Conference. Currently serving as the director of sterile processing at UF Health, based in Gainesville, Florida, she'll expose strategies behind the successful setting up and running…