MACRA / MIPS IS HERE – Are You Ready?
CMS released the final rule on the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which combines the Merit-based Payment Program (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) in October 2016. This final rule establishes regulations on the way Medicare incorporates quality...
Patient Room Communication: Dry-Erase vs. Digital
Improving patient experience and coordination of care between the patient, their family members and staff is top-of-mind for stewards leading healthcare through these tumultuous times. However, finding effective ways to accomplish great communication is easier said...
Nurse Leadership Succession – The Benefits of Utilizing Innovation to Attract Great Leaders
Introduction Nurse leadership cultivates an environment of quality and a culture of safety within the healthcare organization. With the succession of a new generation of leaders, a few questions will arise. Will they uphold the same values? Will they apply a new...
Patient Safety: Is The Patient Room Safe?
Patient safety is a broad initiative for hospitals everywhere. Measures are put into place using financial benefits and penalty systems to ensure that hospitals are staying compliant. These measures come in the form of core measures and the Hospital Consumer...