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UMF|PerfectCLEAN Names Stacey Turner as National Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award Recipient
Riverview Hospital hygiene specialist earns 14th annual award recognizing the frontline workers who clean healthcare facilities NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UMF|PerfectCLEAN today announced that Stacey Turner, hygiene specialist at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana, has earned the company’s 14th annual National Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Stacey was nominated by Riverview Hospital Director of Housekeeping Scott Smith for her exemplary work as team lead of the…
HIMSS 2023: Unlocking the Future of Healthcare with Revolutionary Ideas and Cutting-Edge Solutions
The future of healthcare is knocking on our door, and HIMSS 2023 is the key that unlocks it. With a plethora of professionals from the global healthcare ecosystem attending, this conference is the melting pot for revolutionary ideas and cutting-edge solutions. But what’s in store for us at HIMSS 2023, and why should the…
Driving a better patient experience journey together: Unlimited Systems and Relatient
Delivering a better patient-driven experience is crucial in healthcare, especially in oncology, where utilizing tools to collect patient-reported outcomes and addressing gaps in care can make a world of difference. Unlimited Systems is on a mission to provide solutions that continue the trend of democratizing personalized healthcare and improving patient care in a post-pandemic world….
Omnichannel Patient Experience & Digital Front Door Innovation
Lea Sims speaks with Tara Mahoney, Global Healthcare Industry Director of Genesys Cloud Services, and Gary Lynch, Verizon’s Global Lead Healthcare & Life Science Practices to speak about Digital Front Door Innovations and how Genesys is enhancing the Omnichannel Patient Experience.
How One Cardiothoracic Surgeon Creates Positive Patient Relationships
As it pertains to doctor-patient relationships, one of the main components of that is confidentiality and professionalism. But another key aspect to successful relationships between a doctor and their patient is also how successful the communication is and whether the doctor is building good rapport with them. What are some fundamentals of positive patient relationships?…
The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 is Still Having an Impact on Trees. Here’s The Science Behind It.
The Great Texas Freeze The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 had varied negative consequences on the region, from actual fatalities, to damage to infrastructure and utilities. It’s not only still being felt, but often missed in tackling the lingering effects of weather anomalies: The impact on Texas’ trees. For example, East Texas pine trees face…
AI Adoption in Healthcare is Growing. Healthcare Pros Need To Differentiate Between AI, Automation, and Unfounded Hype.
According to a recent survey from healthcare advisory firm Sage Growth Partners, a staggering 90% of hospitals now have the power of artificial intelligence on their radar, in varying stages of adoption, to revolutionize patient care and streamline operations. AI adoption in healthcare organizations is poised to achieve better, more equitable, and affordable patient outcomes….
Oncology Professionals Lean on Collaboration and the Enhancing Oncology Model to Solve Cancer Care Challenges
Cancer centers have faced significant challenges during the pandemic, including space constraints, suboptimal nurse assignment methodologies, and the fact that nearly half of infusion centers are tracking their operational performance manually. In response, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched a voluntary initiative called Enhancing Oncology Model, aiming to transform cancer care and reduce…
Virtual Care Solution for Frontline & First Responder Care Intervention
Alan Lowe, CEO & Co-Founder of Visionable joins Lea Sims and Cathy Lester from Verizon to discuss advancements and solutions for Virtual Care for First Responders.
Oracle’s Vision for Digital Front Door Patient Experience
Lea Sims talks with Stephanie Trunzo, Sr. Vice President and GM of Oracle, and Karen Finger, Sr. Principal, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation of Verizon Business to talk Oracle’s strategy for enhancing the patient experience with Digital Front Door.
Community-Driven Care Management. Part 1 of 2.
Lea Sims talks with colleague Karen Finger and guest Jeff Bennett about expanding accessible healthcare with Verizon.
Tokenizing Data to Improve Individual Health with Datavant
We have now entered a universe of “determinants of health” ranging from medical debt to housing to medication access to transportation…literally all things impact health that happen outside a doctor’s office. So is healthcare taking this into account? How are we helping those with substance abuse, rare cancers and unmanageable chronic conditions? On today’s episode…
Driving Transformation Through Innovation
Michael Hasselberg and Gregg Nicandri from the University of Rochester join Lea Sims and Karen Finger to discuss how new innovations are transforming the patient experience.
Community-Driven Care Management. Part 2 of 2.
Karen Finger, Healthcare Innovation Principal at Verizon Business Group, and Jeff Bennett, CEO of Higi, share how their companies are partnering to change the landscape of consumer health engagement through 5G and technological implementation.
Staffing Shortages and Improving Productivity in Healthcare
The healthcare industry endured staffing shortages long before the pandemic. However, the situation has been more critical in the past three years. Many now consider staffing shortages in healthcare a public health crisis. The USC School of Medicine looked at the staffing shortage crisis and found several factors combined to make the situation what…
Though It Carries Risk, Implementing AI in Healthcare Will Help Physicians and Care Professionals Make Better Decisions
As AI gets better and better at its job, nearly every industry is trying to find meaningful ways to make use of it. The healthcare industry is no different, and for good reason: Implementing AI in healthcare will transform the entire ecosystem, from diagnosis to medicine delivery. Not only will implementing AI in healthcare…
Using Quality Data for Education and Training
Sterile processing departments are persistently understaffed with high turnover which leads to higher defect rates. These defects have serious impacts on patient safety and are the third leading cause of operating room delays. So how can SPD leadership get actionable data they need to make impactful changes that will significantly improve sterile processing outcomes and…
Scaling Clinical Diagnostic Testing to the Masses (Part 1)
The rising cost of health care has hit Americans differently depending on their economic status. There is no shortage of news stories covering the reality of those with higher incomes having higher life expectancies than those in lower financial brackets. Healthcare services such as clinical diagnostic testing may be out of reach for those who…
Satellite IoT Systems are Planting the Seeds for Smart Agriculture’s Future
The world of smart cities and agriculture is on the brink of a revolution as satellite IoT systems are set to bring about significant advancements in connectivity and data capture. IoT companies are starting to realize the importance of their IoT devices not only taking advantage of 4G and 5G networks, but of sophisticated…
Versatile Comfort: Transmotion TMM3 Stretcher Chair for Radiology and Speech Pathology
Key Points: Versatility: Customizable configurations and rotating seat for lateral positioning. Comfort: Luxurious memory-foam cushioning and extending footrest for patient ease. Safety: Manual quick-release back, head/leg/torso belts, and optimal mobility with brake and steer castor system. Summary: Introducing the Transmotion TMM3 Stretcher Chair, the ultimate solution for Radiology and Speech Pathology needs. Designed with…
How to Start Collecting Business Debts – Quickly and Automatically with InstiCollect
Consumer debt is steadily climbing due to trends such as pandemic recovery (e.g., rent recouperation), fear of recession, healthcare (e.g., pushing more healthcare costs onto patients), and other current trends. Smaller businesses will be impacted more due to their lack of resources and training to collect this increased debt. In a new episode of…
I Don’t Care: Quality and Physician Engagement in High-Functioning Cardiovascular Programs
Cardiovascular disease affects many Americans—in fact, almost one in five deaths was caused by cardiac disease in 2020. So, it’s vital that hospitals and clinics know how to handle it, along with offering the best in cardiac surgery. However, there can sometimes be a disconnect between the cardiac surgery and cardiology departments at a hospital,…
Transparency and Access for Healthcare Consumers
Transparency in healthcare is vital to help avoid or reduce the varying disparities that exist and continue to burden the overall medical field in this country. Technology in healthcare is growing and has mitigated some of these disparities, even helping close some of the gaps that have been magnified. But there is still more progress…
The Health Equity Landscape for 2023. Part 2 of 2.
How can healthcare build technology that ensures equitable access and use for everyone? The American Hospital Association says there are four ways to improve digital health equality. The first is applying a health equity lens and being intentionally inclusive. The second, leverage simpler and cost-effective approaches. Three, engage diverse patients to improve digital health literacy…
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