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We mention the ‘Great Decoder’ quite frequently. By our definition, the Great Decoders take all the different on-call schedule formats which they receive and consolidate into a single format for the entire hospital to view. Typically, this is a medical staff professional, an executive assistant, or a switchboard operator. Creating on-call schedules is not their […]
Patient satisfaction has become a strategic focus for healthcare organizations across the country. This isn’t surprising, as patients have assumed more of a consumer role in their healthcare. Meaning, hospitals must now make sure their patients remain satisfied with the quality of care they received. The most common way to measure patient satisfaction is through […]
As a medical staff services professional, it is your responsibility to ensure that administration and hospital employees are able to access specific information. Often, the challenge is providing this information when they need it. Accessibility is important, especially in the healthcare industry. Healthcare professionals are seeing more and more patients. So consequently, they do not […]
.With new technology and legislation healthcare leaders face a daunting task: keeping patients safe and physician and employees satisfied — while simultaneously battling uncertain mandates of healthcare reform. These factors are placing never-before-seen demands on the leaders in healthcare. Here is a list of important leadership qualities in healthcare Tech Savvy Technological advancements have completely […]
Healthcare is arguably the only major industry in the world that hasn’t fully embraced automation. Currently, many facilities are taking advantage of wearable technology, electronic health records, and automated patient discharge and follow-up, but there are still several routine activities that are not yet automated. There are many benefits of automation in healthcare, including labor […]
Every workplace environment faces its share of daily challenges. In the healthcare industry, where hours are long and expectations are high, healthcare workers suffer from occupational stress. Often because they are faced with strict compliance regulations, they may not have enough time or social support at work. This can lead to severe distress, and physician […]
We all know what it feels like to be burned out — to be spent and fried after a long shift. According to Jama Internal Medicine, burnout is more common among physicians than other workers in the United States. Furthermore, research suggests that many physicians experience professional burnout — a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, […]
Technology is ubiquitous in several aspects of our daily lives. This proves no different in the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to communication. Unfortunately, some facilities are still using a mix of email, fax machines, and voicemails to create their on-call schedules. These methods are inefficient and waste time, money, and energy. MDsyncNET’s On-Call […]
“Efficiency” has become the mantra of the hospital workplace. With revenues ever more dependent on performance metrics and margins increasingly narrow, extracting every bit of value from hospital resources – both material and human – is vital. All too often, though, Medical Services Professionals (MSP) and their colleagues (CMOs, VPMAs) feel the squeeze. In part, […]
Just as the circulatory system delivers oxygenated blood from the largest arteries to the tiniest capillaries, healthcare information technology is infusing every nook and cranny of the healthcare system. Patients use mobile apps to make and track health and fitness goals and book house calls. They go online to reserve slots in emergency departments and […]
