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Digital accessibility regulations in healthcare are getting stricter. In May, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a new rule under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, outlining specific digital accessibility requirements for federally funded healthcare and social services organizations. Wondering what exactly the rule requires, and how to comply? Get answers in our info sheet: https://hubs.la/Q02PSyMH0 #Section504 #A11y

Electronic health records are essential in modern healthcare, centralizing #patient data and supporting clinical decision-making and continuity of care. A new AHRQ issue brief explores the history of documentation legislation, outstanding challenges and best practices to improve documentation, and identifies future developments and opportunities for improvement. Access the issue brief now. https://lnkd.in/e-w5TUg5

Exploring participation from colleagues, friends and LinkedIn mates .. As a citizen .. what features do you expect, imagine and dream to have in a healthcare application provided to you by the government? Your input counts .. 😊🙏 #citizen_engagement #e_participation #cocrearion_service_design

Primary care impacts everyone and understanding the role policy plays within the healthcare system is essential. With a focus on accessibility, affordability, and quality of care, this webinar will explore how lawmakers' emerging legislative priorities and political shifts may impact primary care. Join TPCC TOMORROW for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead. https://lnkd.in/gquhSTqA

When prescribing errors happen in hospitals, how do you know if your electronic prescribing system contributes to the errors? How would you go about optimising your system to reduce such errors? We are excited to share our article describing how to identify and understand these technology-related errors. We have updated the classification for these types of errors: The Technology-Related Error Mechanism Classification https://lnkd.in/gBCZhUmb, and also provided a practical user guide explaining how to determine if an error is technology related, and what the underlying mechanism may be:  Guide to applying the Technology-Related Error Mechanism (TREM) classification https://lnkd.in/gB7FnkdU If you'd like to know more, contact the authors Magda Raban and Alison Merchant Johanna Westbrook NSW Health eHealth NSW Clinical Excellence Commission Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationsafetyweek #technologyrelatederrors #TRE

Interoperability in healthcare is essential for improving patient care, enhancing efficiency, and enabling better public health monitoring. While there are challenges, such as technical barriers and cost concerns, strategies, such as adopting standards, government initiatives, and collaborative efforts, can promote interoperability. https://lnkd.in/epNT_Xne

According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, miscommunication is the cause of 80% of serious medical errors. Clinical communication tools like Ascom’s care coordination solution can make it easier for caregivers to access, share, and update data, saving time and improving performance. To learn more about incorporating clinical communication solutions at your healthcare facility, visit https://bit.ly/3r6TGxt #Healthcare #Communication #CareCoordination

Navigating Social Media: Filtering Health Advice & Identifying Credible Sources Discover how to sift through the noise on social media and find reliable health information. Learn to identify credible sources, such as qualified medical professionals, and understand the potential biases behind health-related content. Protect your well-being by making informed decisions and consulting healthcare practitioners. #HealthInformation #NavigatingSocialMedia #CredibleSources #MedicalAdvice #WellnessTips #HealthandWellbeing #HealthAwareness #ConsultWithExperts #EvidenceBasedHealth #FilteringNoise

As a healthcare professional, it's important to think about how you talk to #YoungPeople. This case study shows the right and wrong ways to talk about #UequalsU with young people. Learn and share! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4gDccRy

In our latest blog, Karen Conley DNP, RN, from Kyruus Health, explores the critical role of clinical taxonomy in making healthcare more accessible. Read more to find out how we’re bridging the gap between complex medical language and patient-friendly guidance. Link in the comments!👇 #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #CareAccess