Four Ways Virtual Patient Sitters Help Hospitals Manage At-Risk Patients
March 23, 2023
Patient sitters are a relatively unknown yet important part of healthcare, watching at-risk patients so staff members like nurses to focus on more pressing medical duties. Due to limited budgets and labor shortage of sitters, hospitals and other medical facilities are turning to technological…
What is a Code Blue and an Intro to Hospital Emergency Codes
March 7, 2023
We’ve all seen it. Late night visitors are strolling through a hospital’s halls to see loved ones there. Or leaving for the night. Suddenly, there’s a cryptic message blaring overhead. Medical staff rush into a patient’s room, conversation frantic yet controlled as they view the room’s medical…
The Ins and Outs of Workers Compensation Benefits: Program Overview
March 2, 2023
Jack and Carol work for the same construction company. While working on a new home, Jack hurt his back. He’s now out for several weeks while still drawing some salary. Carol, who manages the office, caught a cold. She’s also at home but using sick leave to pay the bills. Why is the difference? That…
3 Prominent Challenges to The Healthcare Industry in 2023
January 12, 2023
Ready to go to the local mall for your physical? Or see your pharmacist about your watch app’s alerts about your cholesterol level? These are a couple of potential scenarios greeting the healthcare industry in 2023. Learn about them and more, as well as the role hospital computer systems can play…
What Are Clean Rooms and How Do They Achieve Contamination Control
January 5, 2023
Have you ever been in a group where you have to cover your entire body before entering the room? Maybe you were made to wear clothing that ranged from a hood, face mask, gloves to overalls and footwear. You would understand if it was a hospital – it’s to protect you and the patients.…
Continued Chip Shortage Impact on Healthcare Medical Devices
November 22, 2022
You would think it’s more important to supply manufacturers of life-saving equipment than the latest video game console. That is not the case with vital semiconductor chips used in both industries and many more. Today we cover the chip shortage from how it’s affecting the healthcare system and…
4 Things to Consider When Selecting a Computer for EHR
October 27, 2022
Electronic health records (EHR), also known as electronic medical records (EMR), have had a major impact on the healthcare system. You and your healthcare IT department (HIT) know how it allows your providers to create, update, and share patients’ health records quickly. This helps immensely…
A Comprehensive History of Pathology
October 6, 2022
You give a blood sample at your doctor’s office as part of a routine. The next day, you receive an email, linking you to a webpage with detailed results of your current health including requests to seek both a cardiologist and a nutritionist. How did that simple vial of blood yield so much…
Nutrition in Hospitals: The How and Why
October 4, 2022
Did you know the first vitamin, thiamine, was isolated and chemically defined in 1926? From that singular event emerged the science of nutrition and its every expanding role in human health and well-being. Let’s take a deeper look into nutrition in today’s setting, especially how it’s…
Replace 6 Hospital Equipment with One Medical Computer or Tablet
September 22, 2022
Remember the days people used to walk with stereos and their arms fatigued from holding those bulky video cameras? Now all those devices and functions fit in your pocket via your smartphone. A similar replacement, which we’re covering today, is happening in the healthcare industry thanks to…
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