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RWJBarnabas Leans into Patient Experience Rounding
"Instead of waiting for patients to flag grievances in HCAHPS surveys, RWJBarnabas Health is going straight to the bedside to identify and solve patient experience issues in real time," Becker's Healthcare reports.
RWJBarnabas Health's new nurse rounding program allows for each unit's nurse leader to check in on patients in the morning. They can then direct patient needs to other staff, such as bedside nurses, if needed.
"The system also uses a software platform to track these issues to look for broader patient experience trends and areas of improvement," Dr. Andy Anderson, executive VP and chief medical and quality officer at RWJBarnabas, mentioned.
HURC is proud to work with RWJBarnabas Health to allow for initiatives like this to expand, refocusing care towards patients!
AANP Spotlights Critical Health Care Trends
Ready to make 2024 the Year of Patient-Centered Healthcare?
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners lists five critical health trends that will impact the delivery of patient-centered health care in 2024 and beyond in the article.
As the nurse practitioner profession grows in demand, nurse practitioners will be able to be "at the forefront of change, consistently adapting to meet the dynamic needs of patients and their communities," said AANP President Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FAAN.
Utilization Review: 5 Reasons Hospitals Lose Revenue
In need of a refresher on what Utilization Management in healthcare really is? Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) walks through the basics of UM while highlighting its benefits and versatility in this article.
After reading, take a look at HURC’s Services page for more information on why CŪR (or Centralized Utilization Review) is the ideal solution for empowering providers to focus on patient care.
Hospitals are dropping Medicare Advantage left and right
Why are hospital systems pushing back against Medicare Advantage plans? "Among the most commonly cited reasons are excessive prior authorization denial rates and slow payments from insurers.
Some systems have noted that most MA carriers have faced allegations of billing fraud from the federal government and are being probed by lawmakers over their high denial rates," Becker's Healthcare writes. Learn more here!
What's missing from discussions on the nursing shortage? 9 CNOs weigh in
While you may be aware that America is facing a nursing shortage, do you ever wonder how nurses in the current workforce feel about the crisis? An article by Becker's Healthcare reports what's missing from discussions on America's nursing shortage from real, experienced CNOs (Chief Nursing Officers).
Describing solutions for the present and the true role of nurses in sustaining healthcare, this post contains key insights and ideas to tackle staffing issues in nursing for both the short and long-term. Learn more here.
The Nursing Crisis: A Threat To Businesses And Communities
Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL's article explains why it is necessary for businesses to pay attention to nursing shortages and work to collaborate with affected communities.
It also aligns with HURC's mission to consolidate hospitals' administrative tasks so doctors and nurses can focus on providing quality care for patients! Learn more about how we accomplish those initiatives on our Services page.