Catherine Terry, MBA, BSN, RN

🌟 Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and save your place here: https://bit.ly/3MkxxT8

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Correctional nurses provide essential medical care to those in correctional facilities. But what exactly does their work entail, and how is it different from traditional nursing? Learn more here about what it means to be a correctional nurse:

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Sharing key takeaways on the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting program for FY2025. - Seven new measures are added (which are welcome, with the caveat of let's see how they work out) -> Patient Safety Structural Measure beginning CY 2025 with payment determination in FY 2027 -> Age Friendly Hospital CY 2025/FY 2027 -> Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Standardized Infection Ratio Stratified for Oncology Locations (CAUTI- Onc) CY 2026/FY 2028 -> Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Standardized Infection Ratio Stratified for Oncology Locations (CLABSI-Onc) CY 2026/FY 2028 -> Hospital Harm – Falls with Injury (eCQM) CY 2026/FY 2028 -> Hospital Harm – Postoperative Respiratory Failure (eCQM) CY 2026/FY 2028 -> Thirty-day Risk-Standardized Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients with Complications July 1, 2023–June 30, 2025/ FY 2027 - Five existing measures are removed (which is a breath of fresh air) - the unpopular PSI-04, and measures related to 30-day episode payments for acute myocardial infarction, pneumonia, total hip/ knee arthroplasty, heart failure - Two existing measures are modified (Global malnutrition composite score expanded from seniors over 65 to anyone older than 18 - this is very positive; and Refined HCAHPS measure - will post details on this next week.)

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ASCs are flourishing nationwide, with payers, patients, and health systems taking note of the cost-saving potential. Many states are amending certificate-of-need laws, opening the door for new ASC development. Read more about a state taking action in this article from Becker’s.

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➡️ Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4fVBYRC

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Nursing Drug Handbook Quiz! Test your knowledge of drugs and #DrugAdministration with questions from the #1 drug guide for #nurses. https://lnkd.in/edpxhV5S #NursingQuiz

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A kidney dialysis certification can advance your nursing career and enhance specialized medical skills in dialysis care. Learn how you can get your certification from our Chief Nursing Officer, Tina Livaudais. Read the article here: https://ow.ly/zIeu30sIt5C #FindYourVillage #TeamDaVita #RN #NursesRock #StudentNurse #NewNurseGrad #NursingStudent #Nurse #RegisteredNurse

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🎉 Real Outcomes, Real Success 🎉 Our nurses bring skill and commitment, and it shows in patient outcomes. With NurseMatch, each placement is an investment in high-quality care, smoother transitions, and team stability. Think about the impact of a consistent and well-integrated team on patient satisfaction. #NursingExcellence #PatientOutcomes #NursePlacements #TeamStability #NurseMatch

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Awesome information for #nurses regardless of your setting. Here's the highlights; detailed information https://lnkd.in/eQm7g69y #NNBA

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Evidence-Based Practice! I have seen this demonstrated #nurses that engage and network have more business growth. www.NursesBusiness.com #NNBA #NursesinBusiness See how #NNBA can help you do all the things we know you're capable of: https://lnkd.in/gvv6hCaG

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Key Strategic Insights = A Successful OP CDI Program The challenge of value-based care starts with a collaborative approach, when launching an Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (OP CDI) program. Here are some key strategic insights to success: 1. Engage with Population Health Understand Pain Points: Begin by understanding the specific challenges faced. This fosters collaboration. Tailored Questions: Use customized questions to facilitate productive discussions and ensure alignment with needs. 2. Effective Software Implementation Manage Patient (Pt.) Volumes: Implement software solutions to efficiently handle pt. volumes. OP CDI Calculator: Utilize a calculator to determine Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) needs. Data Analytics and Reporting: Emphasize the importance of continuous improvement via data analytics. 3. Workflow Creation Establish Robust Workflows: Create strong workflows before integrating reviewers. 4. Collaboration & Communication Promote Strong Collaboration: Encourage robust communication between key stakeholders. Leverage Software: Use technology to reduce physician burnout & streamline communication. 5. Patient-Centered Approach Address social determinants of health (SDOH) & ensure accurate documentation of conditions and care plans. Patient Outcomes: Keep patient care at the center of all doc. & workflow processes. 6. Regulatory Compliance Adhere to Guidelines: Follow regulatory requirements such as CMS guidelines on Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) coding to avoid penalties and enhance credibility. 7. Measurable Outcomes Set Clear Goals: Aim for measurable outcomes like improved HCC recapture rates, enhanced RAF scores, better HEDIS measures, and addressing SDOH needs. 8. Stakeholder Engagement Involve All Stakeholders: Ensure that executives, clinicians, and other relevant parties are involved in planning and implementation process. Success Stories Recently, I helped several CDI directors validate their cases for OP CDI programs within Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). By engaging with population health leadership, we identified key issues such as RAF gaps and HEDIS measures, and tailored processes to address them. For instance, a CDI director I guided successfully identified HCC and HEDIS recapture as their biggest pain points. With strategic solutions in place, they are now ready to implement the project for the 2025 budget yr., aiming to improve their HCC recapture rate by 20%, leveraging data analytics for outcomes and improvement needs. Benefits of Implementing These Strategies Align Risk Stratification: Properly align risk stratification with chronic conditions and healthcare needs. Quality Measures: Improve quality measures and address SDOH. Collaborative Team: Ensure success with a collaborative team supported by technology. Overall, these strategic actions will enhance patient care and operational efficiency. #Healthcare #Leadership #CDI #PatientCare #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation

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This article is so on point!

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ATI nursing expert Stephanie Turner EdD, MSN, RN, an NCLEX Services Manager for the Texas region, recently shared her concerns about burnout among nurses in a letter to the editor of STAT. Dr. Turner expressed the need for trauma-informed care and urges for the reauthorization of federal legislation to help prevent burnout in the healthcare workforce. Read her letter and learn evidence-based strategies to manage burnout: http://ati-prd-mkt01/educator/about/news/2024/06/24/ati-nursing-expert-speaks-out-on-need-for-trauma-informed-care-in-preventing-burnout

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Nurse burnout is a real issue, with nearly one-fifth of #nurses projected to leave the healthcare workforce by 2027. Interoperable platforms allow focused communication across the clinical teams and generate meaningful data that can be used to inform clinical decisions. Elizabeth Anderson MSN, RN, Director of Clinical Experience and Solutions at Rauland, writes about this topic for HIT Consultant (HIT Consultant Media) to discuss how we're helping tackle #nurseburnout! https://ow.ly/LOhx50T2bvE #NurseEmpowerment

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