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IV insertion and blood draws are two of the most common hospital procedures affecting millions of patients. Yet, a new survey from @BD conducted by @TheHarrisPoll reveals there is much more that can be done to create a better experience for our patients and clinicians today. From repeat needlesticks to treatment delays to workflow inefficiencies, more education, advocacy and alternative solutions are needed to drive meaningful change. Read more findings here: https://lnkd.in/g2ErKBAA

🏥 Your Rights as a Hospital Patient: Insights from Teri Dreher Frykenberg 📰 Healthcare is complex, and understanding your rights as a hospital patient is critical to ensuring you or your loved ones receive the best care possible. In this recent U.S. News & World Report article, Teri Dreher Frykenberg, founder of Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur, shares her expertise on patient rights, offering actionable advice to help navigate the often-intimidating world of hospital policies and procedures. 💡 Key Takeaways Include: ✔️ Knowing your rights as a patient ✔️ How to effectively communicate with healthcare providers ✔️ The role of professional patient advocates in securing better outcomes 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/guMgfZmX If you’re passionate about improving the healthcare experience, this is a must-read. Let’s work together to empower patients and drive better outcomes! #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareLeadership #NursingProfession

📊 Have you ever considered the impact of a 'sales pipeline' approach on your dental practice's efficiency and patient care? It's time to rethink how we manage patients with outstanding treatments. Learn how blending patient health advocacy with a sharp business strategy can revolutionize both your practice growth and patient well-being. Dive into our insightful article to explore this innovative approach! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ebk4CnCr #TheDentalApp #DentalPracticeGrowth #PatientCare #BusinessStrategy #SalesPipeline

U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) have put forward a significant bill known as the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act. This legislation aims to address various issues within Medicare, including banning “drop shipping” of customized orthoses and prostheses to Medicare beneficiaries. The bill has garnered support, with 35 co-sponsors already on board. HME News reported on the legislation initiative. https://bit.ly/4ayK6nS #AmputeeCoalition #AmputeeStrong #Amputees #Amputee #AmputeeLife #LimbDifference #LimbLoss #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #AdaptAndOvercome #Medicare #OrthoticsAndProsthetics #Orthotics #Prosthetics #PatientCare #Legislation #HealthcareReform #MedicareImprovement #LegislativeAction #HealthcareAdvocacy #Advocacy #Advocate

Andrew Barton, vascular access specialist nurse consultant and IV safety advocate is the author of the just-released NIVAS (National Infusion and Vascular Access Society) Infiltration and Extravasation Toolkit, which is designed to highlight the risks and facilitate healthcare organizations’ ability to improve patient safety and experience when it comes to IVs. Learn more about how this toolkit can change patient outcomes through prevention, recognition, treatment, follow up, and reporting: https://lnkd.in/gPbauZ7q

https://lnkd.in/eHVAQnir Please pray for the women in Florida because the state legislatures have allowed a private equity company to change obstetrical practice by allowing C-Sections outside of a hospital. I trust the integrity of KFF, so I know what they wrote was true. Over the past decade, there has been a substantial increase in private equity investment in OB-GYN practices across the United States, particularly since 2017. According to a 2020 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, from 2017 to 2019, the number of private equity affiliations in OB-GYN clinics more than doubled compared to the previous seven years. These firms have rapidly acquired numerous OB-GYN practice groups, significantly transforming the landscape of women's healthcare to expose our patients to undue and unnecessary harm. This trend raises critical concerns about patient safety and the quality of care. Private equity firms, driven by profit motives, often prioritize financial returns over patient well-being. This pressure can lead to a focus on more lucrative elective procedures, potentially increasing patient costs and compromising the quality of care. These concerns include Florida's recently controversial law, heavily lobbied by private equity-owned groups like Women's Care Enterprises. These centers claim to reduce costs and provide a home-like environment for childbirth but pose significant risks.   Critics, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, argue that performing C-sections outside of hospitals increases risks for mothers and babies due to potential complications requiring immediate hospital care. Although the law mandates that these centers have agreements with hospitals for emergency transfers and adhere to high staffing and infection control standards, health experts remain concerned about the quality and safety of care compared to traditional hospital settings.   Some see this shift towards advanced birth centers as a way to cut healthcare costs. However, the emphasis on profit, particularly by private equity firms, raises alarms about the potential increase in risks for mothers and newborns. Unlike outpatient surgical centers that perform elective procedures, having a baby is not an elective procedure. And let's not forget the deaths of the late Joan Rivers and Kanye West's mother, who both died from complications at an outpatient surgical center. The rapid influx of private equity investment in OB-GYN practices and the new Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals highlights the growing tension between cost reduction, patient safety, and the quality of care in women's health. I hope that my ob-gyn colleagues will speak boldly, fearlessly, and loudly to raise awareness about this law. If we don't protect our patients, who will? #privateequity, #women's health,#pregnancy,#medicalcontroversy, #medicalerrors #patientsafety, #obgyn, #writers @ACoG @KFF Kevin Pho, M.D.

The final CTP/Skin Substitute local coverage determinations (LCDs) incorporated a substantial amount of stakeholder input and provide treatment flexibility for use of evidence-based products in DFU/VLU. However, they lack clarity on a timely process for future evidence submissions for coverage. Read the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders perspective on the policies, their impact, and what happens when they go into effect in February 2025. #skinsubstitutes #skin #substitutes #advocacyworks #wounds #DFU #VLU #diabeticfoot

The final CTP/Skin Substitute local coverage determinations reflect stakeholder input and provide treatment flexibility for use of evidence-based products in DFU/VLU, but lack clarity on a timely process for future evidence submissions for coverage. Read the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders perspective on the policies, their impact, and what happens when they go into effect in February 2025. #skinsubstitutes #skin #substitutes #advocacyworks #wounds #DFU #VLU #diabeticfoot #woundcare

Patient safety observation solutions play a critical role in preventing injuries and enhancing patient care. #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation https://hubs.li/Q02qtwv70

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