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What to do if you are a patient or have a loved one in the Emergency Room

New Thing Nurse

Upon arrival, a patient will be quickly registered in the computer system - this means that their name, DOB, and other personal data will be put in the computer to create a digital chart that medical providers will use to document their care. This is not when they ask for your health insurance. I am sorry.

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

Triage nurse qualities A telephone triage nurse typically is an RN with several years of experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting. They listen effectively, have excellent communication skills, and offer accurate, individualized, and appropriate advice or education based on the reason for the call and their patient assessment.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

Let’s take a look at other components that have been communicated by CMS. What is in the Maternity Care Action Plan? Ensuring access through Medicaid, Medicare, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or another payer is the first consideration for improving national maternal health outcomes.