by Taylor L. Wiggins, DNP, RN, and Tedra S. Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE
Primary care providers (PCP) receive limited documentation training while in school, which can lead to inadequate information in postgraduate clinical practice settings. At our organization, ArchWell...Read More »
The start of a new school year is a good time to evaluate, establish, or reestablish habits that we may have drifted away from. As they head back to school, kids need proper nutrition, physical activity, and adequate rest in order to have the...Read More »
Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as the next breakthrough in modern technology—one that, in its most extreme formulations, could either save humanity via its wide-ranging applications or annihilate the human race as we know it....Read More »
Expanding to a new setting or adding a new focus to your reviews takes time and resources to pull off. Many CDI professionals are familiar with the old chestnut saying that, since CDI is “already in the chart,” they can easily pick up a new...Read More »
The biggest obstacles to organizational change and improvement are often the people who are responsible for the decisions related to implementing improvement efforts. Why is there so much resistance to change? Change is always stressful and not always for...Read More »
Q: Are you using contingency staffing in your inpatient programs? If so, do you require any pre-testing to evaluate competency? What has you experience been with using these temporary workers?
Response #1: We currently have more than 10...Read More »
Most beloved stories in human history have centered around the archetype of the quest. In Middle-earth, Frodo Baggins and his coterie sought to destroy the infamous One Ring to defeat the Dark Lord Sauron and bring peace to the land; in a galaxy far, far away,...Read More »
In the CDI profession, departments often are asked to wear multiple “hats” to help their organization’s financial and quality goals. Similarly, within a CDI department, there are many responsibilities and roles needed to achieve the program’s goals outside of...Read More »
