This information sheet provides an overview of how we are delivering national technology services, including Spine Services, NHSmail and the Summary Care Record (SCR).
We are commissioned by NHS England and the Department of Health to manage informatics projects and programmes that support clinical decision making, NHS working practice and improved patient outcomes.
This information sheet provides an overview of a number of ways in which we collect, analyse and publish national data and statistics.
Our information services and products are used by a range of organisations to support the commissioning and delivery of services, for research and academic studies, and to provide targeted information to patients, service users and the public.
Brochure to promote HSCIC work in public health, screening, data services and data linkage, to show how to support better care for lifestyle choices, such as diet, smoking and drinking.
The Government proposes a new act on the secondary use of health and social data. The aim is to ensure flexible and secure use of data by establishing a centralised electronic licence service and a licensing authority for the secondary use of health and social data.
When a patient registers at a GP practice, GP2GP will be used to electronically transfer their Electronic Health Record (EHR) from their previous GP practice. GP2GP electronic transfers are faster, more reliable and more secure than the current paper-based method of transferring patient records. GP2GP is not a replacement for the transfer of paper-based records, which must continue for the foreseeable future until 100% of GP practices are GP2GP enabled.
This information sheet provides an overview of a number of ways in which we collect, analyse and publish national data and statistics.
Our information services and products are used by a range of organisations to support the commissioning and delivery of services, for research and academic studies, and to provide targeted information to patients, service users and the public.
Brochure to promote HSCIC work in public health, screening, data services and data linkage, to show how to support better care for lifestyle choices, such as diet, smoking and drinking.
The Government proposes a new act on the secondary use of health and social data. The aim is to ensure flexible and secure use of data by establishing a centralised electronic licence service and a licensing authority for the secondary use of health and social data.
When a patient registers at a GP practice, GP2GP will be used to electronically transfer their Electronic Health Record (EHR) from their previous GP practice. GP2GP electronic transfers are faster, more reliable and more secure than the current paper-based method of transferring patient records. GP2GP is not a replacement for the transfer of paper-based records, which must continue for the foreseeable future until 100% of GP practices are GP2GP enabled.
Telehealth - What Is It and What Changes Are Coming in 2015?Debbie Jones
Debbie had the privilege of writing this article for CodingCertification.org, and it was published on their blog on January 12, 2015 (http://www.cco.us/telehealth-changes-coming-2015/).
Tracey Grainger, Head of Digital Primary Care Development, NHS England
Dr Robert Varnham,GP and Head of General Practice, NHS England
Tracey Watson, Head of Partners & Commercial Strategic Systems & Technology, Patients & Information, NHS England
Telemedicine reimbursement can be tricky, to say the least. How do you ensure you get paid for live video medical visits via Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers? What kinds of guidelines do you need to follow?
In this SlideShare, all these questions are answered by billing consultant Adella Cordova, our resident expert on how telemedicine reimbursement works. While there are no guarantees in this shifting policy landscape, each of the main payers does has specific requirements and billing rules for delivering telemedicine.
You'll learn:
-Medicare's guidelines for telemedicine reimbursement
-How to research the Medicaid guidelines for telemedicine in your state
-Trends in billing for telemedicine through private payers
-Guidelines for coding and verifying telemedicine coverage
These slides were originally used in our webinar on telemedicine reimbursement. Request the free recording here: http://try.evisit.com/september-webinar-how-to-get-reimburse/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=webinar
The National Health IT Board Perspective: Transformational healthcare, professionalism and sustainability. Presented by Graeme Osborne, Director, National Health IT Board; Dr Andrew Miller, General Practitioner and e-ambassador; Carolyn Gullery, General Manager Planning, Funding & Decision Support, Canterbury & West Coast District Health Boards at HINZ 2014, 11 November 2014, 8.30am, Plenary Room
Speaker presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, Nov. 17-19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
SCIC/ESR Data Quality / Data Standards Road Shows 2015/16
The Health and Social Care Information Centre has hosted a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the third event, held at Bruntwood City Tower, Manchester on 1st March 2016.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Prescribing".
Telehealth - What Is It and What Changes Are Coming in 2015?Debbie Jones
Debbie had the privilege of writing this article for CodingCertification.org, and it was published on their blog on January 12, 2015 (http://www.cco.us/telehealth-changes-coming-2015/).
Tracey Grainger, Head of Digital Primary Care Development, NHS England
Dr Robert Varnham,GP and Head of General Practice, NHS England
Tracey Watson, Head of Partners & Commercial Strategic Systems & Technology, Patients & Information, NHS England
Telemedicine reimbursement can be tricky, to say the least. How do you ensure you get paid for live video medical visits via Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers? What kinds of guidelines do you need to follow?
In this SlideShare, all these questions are answered by billing consultant Adella Cordova, our resident expert on how telemedicine reimbursement works. While there are no guarantees in this shifting policy landscape, each of the main payers does has specific requirements and billing rules for delivering telemedicine.
You'll learn:
-Medicare's guidelines for telemedicine reimbursement
-How to research the Medicaid guidelines for telemedicine in your state
-Trends in billing for telemedicine through private payers
-Guidelines for coding and verifying telemedicine coverage
These slides were originally used in our webinar on telemedicine reimbursement. Request the free recording here: http://try.evisit.com/september-webinar-how-to-get-reimburse/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=webinar
The National Health IT Board Perspective: Transformational healthcare, professionalism and sustainability. Presented by Graeme Osborne, Director, National Health IT Board; Dr Andrew Miller, General Practitioner and e-ambassador; Carolyn Gullery, General Manager Planning, Funding & Decision Support, Canterbury & West Coast District Health Boards at HINZ 2014, 11 November 2014, 8.30am, Plenary Room
Speaker presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, Nov. 17-19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
SCIC/ESR Data Quality / Data Standards Road Shows 2015/16
The Health and Social Care Information Centre has hosted a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the third event, held at Bruntwood City Tower, Manchester on 1st March 2016.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Prescribing".
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Hospital Care"
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Drug Misuse"
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Social Care - Spending and Workforce"
A benefits case study describing how Diabetes UK has used HSCIC's data and statistical outputs to inform the Putting Feet First campaign. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Campaigning/Our-campaigns/Putting-feet-first/
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Social Care Adults and Carers Receiving Services"
HSCIC/ESR Data Quality / Data Standards Road Shows 2015/16
The Health and Social Care Information Centre has hosted a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the third event, held at the Health and Social Care Information Centre, Leeds on 2nd February 2016.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
A benefits case study describing how Diabetes UK has used HSCIC's data and statistical outputs to inform the Putting Feet First campaign. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Campaigning/Our-campaigns/Putting-feet-first/
A benefits case study describing how national stakeholders have used HSCIC's immunisation statistics to help drive improvements in immunisation services and inform decisions when managing disease outbreaks
A benefits case study describing how national stakeholders have used HSCIC's immunisation statistics to help drive improvements in immunisation services and inform decisions when managing disease outbreaks
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Obesity".
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Alcohol"
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about "Contraception".
A catalogue of fact sheets has been compiled in order to give journalists an idea of the breadth of statistical information available at the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
These fact sheets cover a range of subjects at a national level broken down by individual subject areas.
Download this fact sheet to understand more about the "Health and Care of Older People"
The purpose of this case study summary is to briefly describe how stakeholders have used the prescriptions dispensed in the community publication to inform analytical, reporting and contract negotiation activities.
This Code of Practice provides good practice guidance to those responsible for setting and meeting organisational policy on the handling of confidential health and care information.
Digital Therapeutics / Digital Health Innovation Rawane Jabara
Ampersand & Ampersand is a digital health and therapeutics agency based in London. We specialise in co-developing clinically relevant software that puts patients at the heart of their health management. "Digital therapeutics represent a new generation of healthcare that uses innovative, clinically-validated disease management and direct treatment applications to enhance, and in some cases replace, current medical practices and treatments." - Digital Therapeutics Alliance. Check out our work here and get in touch. 3amp.com rawane@3amp.com
Implementation And Adoption Of Nationwide Electronic Health Records In Second...Rochelle Schear
Implementation And Adoption Of Nationwide Electronic Health Records In Secondary Care In England Qualitative Analysis Of Interim Results From A Prospective
Read the HSCIC Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14 which was presented to Parliament pursuant to Paragraphs 12 (2) (a) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed on 16 July 2014.
2100 staff
19 locations
Annual budget £210m
Oversee £1bn spend
"Secure, safe and accurate data is fundamental to the delivery and development of modern care services and the continued willingness of citizens to share their data with us"
Top Healthcare Automation Trends You Can't Ignore in 2023.pdfOlivia Adams
The COVID-19 mandate for social isolation has taught us all to pivot by limiting our exposure to other people, as the epidemic has done. Telemedicine experienced a boom as a result of this transformation.
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HSCIC/ESR Data Quality / Data Standards Road Shows 2015/16
The Health and Social Care Information Centre has hosted a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the fourth event, held at the Taunton Rugby Club, Taunton on 25th February 2016.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
The Health and Social Care Information Centre is hosting a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the second event, held at The Priory Rooms, Birmingham on 26th November 2015.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
For more information about future events, please contact the team at workforce.dq@hscic.gov.uk
Nicholas Oughtibridge (Principle Author of the Code of Practice for Confidential Information - HSCIC) spoke at the recent "Commissioning in Healthcare show (CiH 2015)".
Areas covered include:
· The role of the code of practice
· What is covered by the Code of Practice on Confidential Information?
· The seven steps in the life of a data collection
· Sharing confidential information with other people to meet legitimate needs
· Plans for revising the Code of Practice on Confidential Information
Julie Henderson (Head of Analytical Services - HSCIC) presented with Shaun Rowark (Technical Analyst, Quality Standards - NICE) at the recent "Commissioning in Healthcare show (CiH 2015) ".
Areas covered include:
· NICE quality standards: These are concise sets of prioritised statements designed to drive measurable quality improvements within a particular area of health or care. Derived from the best available evidence, they can enable commissioners to be confident that the services they are purchasing are high quality, cost effective and focused on driving up quality.
· Real life examples of how quality standards are being used by commissioners, possible barriers to implementation and advice on how to overcome these
· Data available from the HSCIC and how to use these to support the commissioning process
Jackie Shears (Programme Head for NHS Pathways - HSCIC) presented the new NHS Pathways Intelligent Data Tool at the recent "Commissioning in Healthcare show (CiH 2015)".
Areas covered include:
· Background to NHS Pathways and the Intelligent Data Tool
· Guided tour of the new Commissioner Dashboard and what it can be used for
Andy Williams (Chief Executive - HSCIC) spoke at the recent "Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology Expo (HETT 2015)".
Areas covered include:
· Role and remit of the HSCIC
· Summary of important activity from the last 12 months
· HSCIC’s strategy 2015 - 2020
· The big delivery challenges the health and care system faces
Cleveland Henry (Director of NHS Choices - HSCIC) spoke at the recent "Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology Expo (HETT 2015)".
Areas covered include:
· How does analysis of NHS Choices usage help us to understand the public’s health and care information needs?
· What can web analytics and user feedback tell us about the most popular and useful content?
· How does the mass media agenda drive content consumption?
· How has the move to ‘mobile’ changed the demand for information?
· Where next for online information and transactions?
The Health and Social Care Information Centre is hosting a series of road shows jointly with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Central Team and Health Education England to highlight developments in NHS workforce information, data standards and data quality.
Here are the slides presented at the first event, held at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust on 1st October 2015.
Data quality is all about collaborative working with a shared purpose and this is the main driver behind our road shows during 2015/16. Any efforts to improve data quality should have mutual benefits and should provide a platform for discourse between all involved. Collectively we can ensure that the data that is used to inform decisions about the workforce at local, regional and national level is as accurate as possible. Good data quality can't guarantee good decisions are made, but poor data quality will definitely increase the likelihood of poor decisions and poor outcomes.
For more information about future events, please contact the team mailto:workforce.dq@hscic.gov.uk <mailto:workforce.dq@hscic.gov.uk>
Presentation given relating to the HSCIC report 'Focus on the health and care of young people June 2015' by Kate Croft, HSCIC Head of Statistical Response Unit. This took place at the Health+Care event at London's ExCel, on Thursday 25 June 2015.
This is the HSCIC's draft five-year strategy. A consultation is now open, until February 27th, to gather your feedback. Please have your say and help to shape our future. http://bit.ly/16o8zfk
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Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
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CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair A New Horizon in Nephrology.pptxR3 Stem Cell
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair: A New Horizon in Nephrology" explores groundbreaking advancements in the use of R3 stem cells for kidney disease treatment. This insightful piece delves into the potential of these cells to regenerate damaged kidney tissue, offering new hope for patients and reshaping the future of nephrology.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.