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The World Health Organization has published new guidelines on managing opioid overdose in a community setting. Here are the four main recommendations: ·People who are likely to witness an opioid overdose (e.g., close friends, partners, or family members) should have access to naloxone and know how to administer it in an emergency. ·People administering naloxone […]
Read MoreICD-10 implementation costs may not be as burdensome as previously thought for small physician practices, at least according to a post in this month’s Journal of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The post’s authors, which include a physician manager and health information systems project managers for 3M Health Information Systems, estimate the costs […]
Read MoreThe growing popularity of high-deductible health plans should cause concern among practice executives, with patients taking on more of a financial responsibility for their healthcare. However, there are some steps healthcare providers can take to help avoid some of the negative effects of the plans. High-deductible health plans and health savings accounts are meant to […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this with our readers since most of them practice in a hospital. Hospitals across the United States continue to improve their rates for complying with evidence-based care processes according to “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission’s 2014 Annual Report.” The results, released today, are based on data reported […]
Read MoreMeetings are a critical way to keep communication flowing throughout your organization, but such sessions run a high risk of feeling like a chore or waste of time to attendees. But by sticking to some time-tested guidelines, meetings can be a productive and pleasant experience. Adherence to the following rules vastly increases practices’ odds of […]
Read MoreThis is from the Wall Street Journal Pain specialists order costly tests for illegal drugs such as cocaine and angel dust, which few seniors ever use Doctors are testing seniors for drugs such as heroin, cocaine and “angel dust” at soaring rates, and Medicare is paying the bill. It is a roundabout result of the […]
Read MoreThis would also help us when we hand off patients during surgery A surgical checklist can improve communication and reduce potential errors during patient handoffs. The protocol during the shift change encourages physicians to discuss the sickest patients first, according to Nicole Tapia, M.D., a fourth-year resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who […]
Read MoreLarge U.S. hospitals throw away $15 million in sterile, unused surgical supplies annually that easily could be donated to hospitals and clinics in developing countries, a Johns Hopkins University study published online in the World Journal of Surgery found. Surgical supplies are generally bundled, but hospitals throw away any unused items from the bundles, according […]
Read MoreAuthors: Franklin GM., Neurology 2014 Sep 30; 83:1277 Applying an American Academy of Neurology position paper to clinical practice In this position paper, the American Academy of Neurology reviews the rise in opioid-associated harms, the lack of evidence for long-term effectiveness, and the policy response to rising abuse and overdose. The paper includes proposals for […]
Read MoreThis is not about the practice of medicine but I wanted to share it with our readers. The late Zig Ziglar provided many great insights, but perhaps one of his most useful warnings was about “stinkin’ thinkin’.” Ziglar noted that it was negative thinking that could hurt us the most as we move towards success. […]
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