MIPS is here. Are You Ready? CareOptimize Is.
See how the MIPS Management Solution empowers practices like yours to:
1. Know provider scores in real-time and compare those to your peers across the country
2. Provide scorecards for each MIPS category
3. Model different scenarios to determine your highest MIPS score
4. Automatically submit to CMS
5. Choose which level of assistance is best for your organization
... And More!
The MACRA final rule was released in October of this year after a six-month CMS tour of the country. In their tour they spoke with physicians nationwide about their ability to participate in this new Quality Payment Program. After much…ah hem…feedback, CMS released the final rule with several modifications based upon their listening tour.
The Value of Improved Clinical Information Management for Payersibi
A solid strategy for managing clinical data offers providers a single, consistent, and accurate view of member care outside their practices. Payers can quickly identify gaps in care and alert providers to promote better outcomes. This new relationship paradigm, however, can only be successful if it is data-driven. View some possible enhancements.
The Guidebook to Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 dispels MACRA myths and puts you in the know with easy-to-follow guidance. Interpret MACRA changes with step-by-step advice to understand and master MACRA’s final rule.
We covered how MACRA impacts physician practices and hospitals. Now it's time to develop an action plan.
Join us in this 2nd installment of our MACRA webinar series, as we cover:
- Readiness project plans for providers for 2016 through 2018
- Roadmaps, milestones, tasks, and resources needed to make the plan a success
The MACRA final rule was released in October of this year after a six-month CMS tour of the country. In their tour they spoke with physicians nationwide about their ability to participate in this new Quality Payment Program. After much…ah hem…feedback, CMS released the final rule with several modifications based upon their listening tour.
The Value of Improved Clinical Information Management for Payersibi
A solid strategy for managing clinical data offers providers a single, consistent, and accurate view of member care outside their practices. Payers can quickly identify gaps in care and alert providers to promote better outcomes. This new relationship paradigm, however, can only be successful if it is data-driven. View some possible enhancements.
The Guidebook to Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 dispels MACRA myths and puts you in the know with easy-to-follow guidance. Interpret MACRA changes with step-by-step advice to understand and master MACRA’s final rule.
We covered how MACRA impacts physician practices and hospitals. Now it's time to develop an action plan.
Join us in this 2nd installment of our MACRA webinar series, as we cover:
- Readiness project plans for providers for 2016 through 2018
- Roadmaps, milestones, tasks, and resources needed to make the plan a success
Unity PHM is our next-generation Population Health Management / Value Based Care solution for health centers. Unity integrates data across clinical (EHR) systems, claims (PM) systems, HIEs, Public Health & other sources to provide an end-to-end view not available in EHRs.
Learn more at: unitypophealth.com
2016 MIPS Final Rule: What you need to know NOWBen Quirk
Find out why you need to pay attention to this Final Rule and what adjustments you need to make to ensure you end up on the winning side of MIPS. It's a complicated program, and results from the Final Rule don't make it any easier.
MACRA is quickly approaching year 2. CMS recently released their 2018 Proposed Rule, and there are some significant changes everyone should be aware of.
Rather than wading through the 1,058 pages of the Proposed Rule, join CareOptimize for a look at the most important takeaways.
In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn:
Are any of your clinicians now exempt?
What is a Virtual Group, and will it save you money?
Are your practice's priorities aligned with the newly weighted categories?
How can the Proposed Rule increase your 2018 bonus?
Using Market Data to Support Your Compliance ProgramMD Ranger, Inc.
Determining whether your physician contracts are compliant is no cakewalk. An inconsistent or poorly managed process for negotiating and benchmarking physician contracts can lead to conflicts and strain your
internal resources.
Did you know that more than half (54.5 percent) of employers report that they are somewhat to very familiar with private exchanges?
As Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandates continue to take effect over the next couple years, more employers are reporting an interest in offering employee health benefits through an exchange.
Healthcare Trends Institute interviewed employers about this growing trend, and found that although more than half of employers identify as somewhat-very familiar with private exchanges, less than 7 percent of these employers are already using exchanges.
What do employers, health care providers, and employees need to know about the trends in private exchange implementation? This infographic will demonstrate the past and future trends in what employers already know about private exchanges and what to expect in coming years.
MIPS continues to be a major risk, with practices who do not participate subject to a 5% penalty. This webinar covers:
Rule clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st.
Measure clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st. Your measure calculations may be changing as a result.
Where your practice should be at this point in the year.
How we can help support unique workflows and provider documentation.
LifeWIRE is a patent pending mobile, two-way interactive e-health management solution. Individuals can use, or providers and case managers can direct, using text messaging, email or IVR based interactions which are customized to track, monitor and engage users to improve their health status or achieve other important health goals. LifeWIRE is an "off the shelf" HIPAA compliant solution that uses an individual or patient's own cell phone, along with a web-enabled interface, to program, monitor and analyze results.
Performance and Reimbursement under MIPS for OrthopedicsWellbe
The 2015 MACRA legislation fundamentally changed the way in which providers are paid for their services. It also provides some relief from the “all or nothing” approach used by Meaningful Use.
This session, a review of the Final Rule published on Oct 14, 2016, conveys a practical approach to maximizing reimbursement under MIPS while reducing burden on clinical staff.
After this session, attendees will have a firm grasp of:
– the major components of the Quality Payment Program
– operational strategies for measure selection
– orthopedic-specific quality measures
About the Speaker:
karenclarkKaren R. Clark is chief information officer for OrthoTennessee, where she has worked since 1998. In that role, she serves on national committees for the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS.) A HIMSS Fellow and Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems, her current HIMSS committee is the HIT User Experience, which focuses on clinician experience with health information technology.
She has spoken at the AAOE, AAOS and OrthoForum conferences on both information security and the 2015 MACRA legislation, specifically on the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS.). She is a member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as well as the CIO/CMIO Council with the American Medical Group Association.
After graduating from American University with a degree in marketing in 1979, she joined Brooks Brothers in New York, where she was a buyer. She earned her MBA in finance from Fordham University in 1984. She moved to Knoxville in 1988 and joined Watson’s as director of planning and distribution when her husband, Brooks, was recruited from Sports Illustrated to Whittle Communications. They have two adult daughters, Isabel, and Olivia.
Unity PHM is our next-generation Population Health Management / Value Based Care solution for health centers. Unity integrates data across clinical (EHR) systems, claims (PM) systems, HIEs, Public Health & other sources to provide an end-to-end view not available in EHRs.
Learn more at: unitypophealth.com
2016 MIPS Final Rule: What you need to know NOWBen Quirk
Find out why you need to pay attention to this Final Rule and what adjustments you need to make to ensure you end up on the winning side of MIPS. It's a complicated program, and results from the Final Rule don't make it any easier.
MACRA is quickly approaching year 2. CMS recently released their 2018 Proposed Rule, and there are some significant changes everyone should be aware of.
Rather than wading through the 1,058 pages of the Proposed Rule, join CareOptimize for a look at the most important takeaways.
In less than 30 minutes, you'll learn:
Are any of your clinicians now exempt?
What is a Virtual Group, and will it save you money?
Are your practice's priorities aligned with the newly weighted categories?
How can the Proposed Rule increase your 2018 bonus?
Using Market Data to Support Your Compliance ProgramMD Ranger, Inc.
Determining whether your physician contracts are compliant is no cakewalk. An inconsistent or poorly managed process for negotiating and benchmarking physician contracts can lead to conflicts and strain your
internal resources.
Did you know that more than half (54.5 percent) of employers report that they are somewhat to very familiar with private exchanges?
As Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandates continue to take effect over the next couple years, more employers are reporting an interest in offering employee health benefits through an exchange.
Healthcare Trends Institute interviewed employers about this growing trend, and found that although more than half of employers identify as somewhat-very familiar with private exchanges, less than 7 percent of these employers are already using exchanges.
What do employers, health care providers, and employees need to know about the trends in private exchange implementation? This infographic will demonstrate the past and future trends in what employers already know about private exchanges and what to expect in coming years.
MIPS continues to be a major risk, with practices who do not participate subject to a 5% penalty. This webinar covers:
Rule clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st.
Measure clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st. Your measure calculations may be changing as a result.
Where your practice should be at this point in the year.
How we can help support unique workflows and provider documentation.
LifeWIRE is a patent pending mobile, two-way interactive e-health management solution. Individuals can use, or providers and case managers can direct, using text messaging, email or IVR based interactions which are customized to track, monitor and engage users to improve their health status or achieve other important health goals. LifeWIRE is an "off the shelf" HIPAA compliant solution that uses an individual or patient's own cell phone, along with a web-enabled interface, to program, monitor and analyze results.
Performance and Reimbursement under MIPS for OrthopedicsWellbe
The 2015 MACRA legislation fundamentally changed the way in which providers are paid for their services. It also provides some relief from the “all or nothing” approach used by Meaningful Use.
This session, a review of the Final Rule published on Oct 14, 2016, conveys a practical approach to maximizing reimbursement under MIPS while reducing burden on clinical staff.
After this session, attendees will have a firm grasp of:
– the major components of the Quality Payment Program
– operational strategies for measure selection
– orthopedic-specific quality measures
About the Speaker:
karenclarkKaren R. Clark is chief information officer for OrthoTennessee, where she has worked since 1998. In that role, she serves on national committees for the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS.) A HIMSS Fellow and Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems, her current HIMSS committee is the HIT User Experience, which focuses on clinician experience with health information technology.
She has spoken at the AAOE, AAOS and OrthoForum conferences on both information security and the 2015 MACRA legislation, specifically on the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS.). She is a member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as well as the CIO/CMIO Council with the American Medical Group Association.
After graduating from American University with a degree in marketing in 1979, she joined Brooks Brothers in New York, where she was a buyer. She earned her MBA in finance from Fordham University in 1984. She moved to Knoxville in 1988 and joined Watson’s as director of planning and distribution when her husband, Brooks, was recruited from Sports Illustrated to Whittle Communications. They have two adult daughters, Isabel, and Olivia.
Mastering MACRA: A Beginner’s Guide to New Reimbursement ModelsCureMD
MACRA is 2 years of work, signed into law in April 2015
Extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for two more years
Requires Medicare to move away from SSN based Medicare ID numbers
Includes new funding for development and testing of performance measures
Enables new programs and requirements for data sharing
Establishes new federal advisory groups.
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Home Healthcare companies are staring down the barrel of Value Based Purchasing; the newest changes in healthcare. Value Based Purchasing will have an immediate and significant impact on claims from here on out. If you are not familiar with VBP now it is time to start doing your homework because VBP is here to stay. The physician world is not the only place where the emphasis is moving from fee-for-service to a quality of care reimbursement model.
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) overhauls the payment system for Medicare providers. It’s a complex program that requires careful study so physicians can make the best choice for how they want to report. This choice ultimately impacts reimbursement and the potential bonuses or penalties associated with each reporting option.
This FAQ covers both tracks of the new rule, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM), with a background review and a comprehensive list of questions and answers.
It’s a practical guide complete with next steps for strategic and tactical planning.
An unexplored yet most valuable system in US Healthcare setting. Get a basic understanding about the program and gain an understanding of how to get benefited out of it.
With the healthcare spending increasingly burgeoning, the US government has been planning to introduce ways to cut it down while increasing access and reducing expenses.
So, now Quality Payment Program (QPP) aims to tie these disparate programs together and achieve something bigger than other programs
Streamlining Your Medical Practice for Profitability and SuccessConventus
Conventus webinar video providing key success strategies and tactics for improving productivity, profitability, and patient care. The one-hour video features host Susan Lieberman of Conventus and Stevie Davidson of Health Informatics Consulting.
Preparing providers to earn revenue through MACRA.pptxElixirEHR
As a healthcare provider, meeting regulatory goals is one of the most critical parts of your process, especially for MACRA as compliance leads to both positive and negative payment adjustments for all medicare part B claims. So it has become all the more critical for the healthcare clinics or providers to understand the process to stay one step ahead and be on the winning side.
In this webinar, speakers share their insights to ensure you are prepared and fully informed about the MACRA MIPS and APM process.
Some of the things we talked about:
1. What is MACRA? What are the various programs under MACRA to help providers increase revenue?
2. Eligibility and participation process for MIPS and APM program.
3. Steps that healthcare providers need to follow to make most of these compliance requirements and earn upto 9% of positive adjustment.
4. Finally, we talk about the claim submission process for MIPS.
Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is the law that changes how Providers are to be reimbursed. One of the key characteristics is that it rewards Providers based on value and not volume.
Care Management Platforms for Population Health: Seven Real-World Best PracticesCognizant
Our experience with large platforms offers important lessons and strategies that healthcare organizations can successfully replicate when deploying a population health-oriented care management system.
Strategic Application of IT for Performance Improvement in hospital industry_...DrDevTaneja1
Hospital industry has been laggard in using IT tools to improve Performance Management.
The hospital industry must move beyond Transaction Reporting HMIS to Performance Improvement Tools like Visual Analysis Business Intelligence
Hospital industry must use IT spending as a Strategic Resource to optimize business outcomes & productivity
PYA Consulting Manager Linda ClenDening helped connect the dots between the data at the 2013 AHIMA Convention and Exhibit in Atlanta. She spoke during the Innovation educational track on the topic: “Beyond Meaningful Use: Connecting Quality Data Requirements to Business Operational Improvements.”
A 360° view of value-based healthcare: how to position your facility for successSourceMed
The shift from volume to value-based healthcare is underway and many outpatient providers are already participating. How are you preparing for this transition?
This presentation will explore the move to value-based care, and share ways for your facility to adapt what it is doing today to thrive under collaborative service delivery models, including: revenue cycle management, data analytics, patient engagement and system interoperability.
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CPT E/M codes are changing January 1, 2021. This webinar unpacks those changes for you, outlining everything you need to know including:
How to navigate all the changes
What these mean for reimbursement
What you need to know to make sure your providers and coders are ready.
Telemedicine has moved to the forefront of healthcare, opening up opportunities for both practices and their patients. To help unpack some of the enormous amounts of new information, This presentation focuses on:
- Relaxing of Regulatory Issues
- How Telemedicine Can Help Your Practice
- Challenges
- The Future of Telemedicine
This episode continues our COVID-19 COVID-19 Insights Webinar discussing CMS changes, available grants and loans, existing opportunities in telehealth, and more state openings for elective surgeries.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to healthcare practices. This presentation covers the reinstatement of elective surgeries in a few states, the greater adoption of remote tracking, and new developments with the FCC’s Telehealth Program.
It also goes over the technology CareOptimize has developed to help streamline COVID-19 monitoring and reporting, its genesis, and how this utility can help your practice post-pandemic.
This webinar continues the COVID-19 Insights webinar series. Topics include the loans and grants being offered by the government, how they differ, and how they may benefit your practice, including SBA Loans and Grants, HHS Grants, Medicare Advance/Accelerated Payments, and Telehealth Funding. The webinar also goes over the CareOptimize technology developed to assist with streamlining COVID-19 monitoring and reporting.
Does it feel like you’re falling behind on the latest CMS regulatory updates? You’re not alone. The CareOptimize COVID-19 Insights webinar is designed to keep you informed of everything going on with CMS as healthcare practices continue to adjust. Along with CMS updates, this webinar goes over SBA loans and Fee-for-service Advance/Accelerated Medicare payments.
CareOptimize COVID-19 Webinar series episode 2 continues with the most up-to-date news from CMS along with other regulatory changes affecting the healthcare industry. The primary focus is on a trio of distinct provider models and how each of them is managing their practices while adapting to the challenges of the pandemic. We also go over the technology CareOptimize has developed aimed at streamlining COVID-19 monitoring and reporting.
In the day and age of value based medicine, it is critical to optimize your reimbursements with more accurate coding.This webinar uses specific examples to demonstrate the intricacies of accurate coding and how you can actually benefit. Questions answered include:
• How is global service reporting changing?
• What procedures require reporting?
• Who is required to report?
• When do new requirements take effect?
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have been part of the healthcare landscape for a while and remain an integral part of the move toward value-based medicine. CMS recently introduced a new model in the MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program), ACO Track 1+.
This presentation gives a broad overview of ACOs and explains the basics of the new Track 1+ model. Topics include:
- ACOs and their role in MACRA/MIPS
- Meeting or exceeding the standards
- Why the risk might be worth it
Let's face it, changes are coming. Healthcare is about to undergo another big shift once the new administration comes in. Between the sure things and the big questions, CareOptimize has found a bit of clarity. Join us to learn what our experts advise you to do to stay on top of it all.
Are you:
Keeping up to date with your risk scoring?
Missing out on reimbursement premiums?
Ensuring accurate health profiles for your patients?
Proper risk adjustment is important, not only to ensure your patients' quality of care, but also to improve your bottom line. This CareOptimize presentation will take you from the basic tenets of risk adjustment to specific ways you can increase your risk scores and get the highest premium payments.
Meaningful Use: Programs, Penalities, and PaymentsBen Quirk
Meaningful Use is not dead!
MIPS may be just around the corner, but MU is still very much in the picture. There is enough time, however, for your practice to optimize 2016 reporting and increase 2018 payments and avoid penalties.
This presentation takes you through the steps needed to successfully attest for 2016 and be prepared for upcoming changes.
CMS has stopped being nice about ICD10. As of October 1, 2016, the grace period for not using specific codes for certain diagnoses is gone. If you are not precise with these codes, your denial rates will go up.
This presentatio helps you learn how you can avoid high denial rates and also explains:
- Key changes and revisions
- Written guidance from CMS and OIG that may negate a new guideline
- Chapter specific changes
- How to tell when you need documentation and when you don’t
With patient responsibility becoming an increasing part of clinics AR, you need to make sure you have an effective strategy in place. Learn how to maximize your collections without negatively impacting your relationships with your patients.
In its January 2014 Issue Brief, the ONC announced its vision that, by 2020: The power of each individual is developed and unleashed to be active in managing their health and partnering in their health care, enabled by information and technology. And it began seeking feedback on new goals and strategies for health IT-enabled, patient centered care. With this vision in mind, this session will explore current and emerging technologies supporting person centered care in the ambulatory care setting.
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
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)
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
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
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
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.
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Mor...The Lifesciences Magazine
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the legs. These clots can impede blood flow, leading to severe complications.
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.
2. Merit-Based Incentive
Payment System
MIPS promotes better care, healthier
people, and smarter spending by
evaluating eligible clinicians by
comprehensive scores that incorporate
clinician performance on quality, cost,
improvement activities, and advancing
care information.
4. Four Categories
Replacement of PQRS
60% Score
Replacement of MU
25% Score
Value Based Modifier
Replacement
0% for 2017
Broad aims in healthcare
delivery improvements
15% Score
Quality
Advancing
Care
Information
Cost Improvement
Activities
5. Take Control of Reporting
Support all 243 quality measures
Compile data across multiple EHRs
On the fly modeling by date and individual/group reporting
A financial dashboard for cost category tracking
Easily provide reports without manually running and in real time
Provide actionable gaps in care
(important for CCM and pop health)
Able to accommodate highly specialized
and customized organizations
READY TO BEGIN TRACKING AND REPORTING IN JANUARY!
6. The CareOptimize
Peer Benchmarking System
Automates registration for MIPS, MACRA, and VBPM
Single source for how measures and scores are being calculated
and how your score stacks up to the benchmarks
Integrated information across multiple EHRs
Compares benchmark performance
Recommends the best ways to
maximize scores against your
peers
Automates the attestation process
to CMS or Medicaid
Gives real-time progress on measures
8. Ready To Get Tracking!
Access and user training to dashboard
Data and reporting performance validated
Data will be transmitted to SFTP server, which will house data and import it to
CareOptimize dashboard
Complete analysis of your EHR data configuration to capture quality patient level
measures based on your documentation and workflow
Partner with you to gather required providers information and select measures
10. How Will MIPS Affect You?
• CareOptimize offers a State of the
Practice Evaluation. This is a free
evaluation that looks to see if your
practice is running efficiently,
checks to see if you are
maximizing your reimbursements,
and reviews the system to see if
you are keeping up with the
updated regulations and how the
adjustments may affect you.
• A CareOptimize project specialist
will run your report, review it, and
go over it in detail with you to
discover what you can be doing
and how you will be affected in
2017.
11. Contact Us
Please contact us to sign up for this free report
today or discuss how our MIPS solution can make
the difference!
Erica Badran:
erica.badran@careoptimize.com
Jonathan Shivers:
jonathan.shivers@careoptimize.com
Please follow http://www.ehrutilities.com/ to see
additional utilities provided by CareOptimize.
12. CMS Additional Resources
• CMS offers additional resources to help guide you through
this final rule: https://qpp.cms.gov/education
• Quality Payment Program Fact Sheet:
https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/Quality_Payment_Program_Over
view_Fact_Sheet.pdf
• Where to find Help:
https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/QPP_Where_to_Go_for_Help.pd
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• Comprehensive list of APMs:
https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/QPP_Advanced_APMs_in_2017.
pdf
13. CMS Additional Resources
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• CMS offers Videos as well as Webinars.
• The Quality Payment Program Service Center is
also available to help:
1-866-288-8292 Monday-Friday
8:00am-8:00pm EST
• Questions can be sent via email to:
QPP@cms.hhs.gov
• The new website CMS created for this program
can be accessed at: https://qpp.cms.gov/