Four Ways to Improve Patient Identification in your Hospital to Drive Patient Safety – ConnectID

In a busy hospital setting, patient identification errors can happen. For instance, if two patients have similar names or illnesses, there is a risk of staff misidentifying a patient and pulling the wrong chart. These patient ID errors can lead to significant mistakes and inefficiency in healthcare settings.

Patient misidentification can lead to errors in medical records, clinical time lost, revenue loss for institutions and, most importantly, potential permanent physical damage in patients. By

Four Ways to Improve Patient Identification in your Hospital to Drive Patient Safety – ConnectID

In a busy hospital setting, it is possible for staff to make patient identification errors. For instance, if two patients have similar names or illnesses, there is a risk of staff misidentifying a patient and pulling the wrong chart. These patient ID errors can lead to significant mistakes and inefficiency in healthcare settings.

Patient misidentification can lead to errors in medical records, clinical time lost, revenue loss for institutions and, most importantly, potential permanent physical

How to Choose the Best Health App for You

Improving your health is always a popular New Year’s resolution. Today, digital tools are widely available to help us keep this resolution. The array of options is dizzying, with 318,000 health-related apps available for your smartphone or tablet, covering nearly every type of disease, and virtually any health and wellness topic, from meditation to smoking cessation.
• Consider your needs. Think about what kind of assistance would help you achieve your health goals. Some apps offer basic informa

What Do The New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean For You?

New U.S. guidelines for the detection and treatment of high blood pressure will result in many more Americans being diagnosed with this common yet potentially life-threatening health condition. What does this change mean for you? At more than 100 pages, even a summary of the guidelines is difficult to digest, so here are a few points to help you make sense of them.

High blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood flowing through your blood vessels is higher than normal. Also called hypert

I Never Get The Flu, So Why Do I Need A Flu Shot?

The seasonal flu is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract. When people have the flu, some are only mildly affected, yet others may miss work, be hospitalized, or even die due to complications. Influenza vaccine, though not perfect, is the best way to prevent flu. But if you have always avoided vaccination and have never had the flu, you may wonder, “Why do I need a flu shot?” Here are five good reasons, along with answers to some common questions abou

What Is Urgent Care, And When Is It The Right Choice?

You’ve accidentally cut your hand while slicing a tomato for dinner. It’s not bleeding a lot, but looks as if it might need stitches. The trouble is, your primary care doctor’s office has closed for the day, and who wants to wait hours in the emergency room for a relatively minor injury (not to mention pay the bill)? And is it really an emergency?

Nearly 7,400 urgent care centers across the United States provide medical services for just such patients: those with an injury or illness that needs