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While many small and rural hospitals rely on generalists or hospitalists to care for critically ill patients, larger facilities have long embraced an ICU paradigm that utilizes intensivists to minister to their sickest patients. Intensivists, who are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Emergency Medicine, have had specialized […]
As Juliet so movingly noted, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” But when it comes to physician on-call schedules, it’s easy to get tripped up by terminology. Regional differences, verbal shorthand, and site-specific lingo can prevent hospital staff from understanding one another. Here’s […]
The digitization of healthcare was slow out of the gate, but was spurred on by 2009’s Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The HITECH Act financially incentivized the “meaningful use” of technology in the healthcare setting, which encompassed everything from electronic health records to electronic prescribing. While facilities were galloping toward […]
At a time when hospitals must count every penny, the promise of free on-call scheduling software sounds appealing. But, as novelist Kurt Vonnegut famously said, “In this world, you get what you pay for.” This is especially true when it comes to free on-call scheduling software. That’s because, all too often, offers of free software […]
Communication between hospital administrators and physicians is critical. When both are on the same page, hospital operations hum along, patients are seen in a timely manner, and the staff is satisfied. But when hospital-physician communication is out of sync, there’s a trickle-down effect that negatively impacts patients, medical staff, and non-medical staff. These four scenarios, […]
Every organization worth its weight has a strategic plan, along with goals and objectives. In healthcare organizations, goals and objectives can do more than impact the bottom line; they can have life-and-death consequences. Increasing efficiency and boosting productivity are perennial staples of organizational plans. Communication is a central driver in achieving these objectives. Everyone, from […]
Even though the economy has largely bounced back from The Great Recession of 2008 and the U.S. unemployment rate is at a historic low, businesses across the country remain focused on doing more with less. The same is true for hospitals, which have been focused on value-based care since the enactment of the Affordable Care […]
Over the past decade, patients have assumed an ever-greater portion of medical costs, resulting in the consumerization of healthcare delivery. It’s no longer enough to simply treat the patient; it’s crucial to also treat the patient well. Reporting on patient satisfaction, Medical Economics noted that a quarter of patients perceive that their doctor doesn’t care […]
On-call schedules present a challenge for any institution, especially hospital systems. Finding and contacting the correct physician or staff member requires accurate and detailed record-keeping. Most hospitals cobble together a call schedule using a combination of spreadsheets, printed worksheets, and last-minute written notes. This system creates chaos, staff stress, and an unsatisfactory experience for patients. […]
If your facility’s staff is stressed out about the hassles associated with emergency department scheduling processes, you’re not alone. Unpredictable and inaccurate manual on-call schedules can take a toll on staff members up and down the organizational ladder. Thankfully, physician on-call scheduling software can relieve stress by automating time-consuming processes and delivering accurate, real-time EMTALA […]
