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CMS’s implementation of Phase 3 of the Mega Rule in October 2022 means greater CMS scrutiny on any diagnosis that leads to the prescription of antipsychotic medication. A misdiagnosis of Schizophrenia can lead to an “F-tag,” which indicates on the Statement of Deficiencies when a facility has failed to meet a given standard in its survey. Richard Thompson, Jr., MD, the National Medical Director of Behavioral Health for TeamHealth Post-Acute Care, recently discussed this issue with Skilled Nursing News and detailed three steps SNFs must take to avoid a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and the potential F-tag that could follow.
Since 2016, TeamHealth’s Women in Leadership Program has served as a support system for women professionally and personally at any stage in their careers. The program fosters mentorship, support, collaboration and networking opportunities. In this video, Michael Wiechart, President and Chief Operating Officer, shares the importance of offering women at TeamHealth and beyond the opportunities to grow across clinical and non-clinical areas. Learn more about our Women in Leadership Program.
Today we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! We recognize the more than 500 million indigenous people across 90 countries, who represent various communities worldwide, each with their own unique cultural heritage, history, and challenges. In this blog, we share the significance behind celebrating indigenous people and preserving their history as well the importance of recognizing contributions made by the indigenous community to healthcare and beyond. Learn more.
Healthcare organizations and leaders are constantly striving to optimize efficiency for clinicians and non-clinical workers, as well as to improve patient experience and flow. In this Modern Healthcare Executive Insight, Dr. Matthew Ledges, Vice President, Clinical Analytics, shares how TeamHealth’s powerful analytics tool, Cognition, equips teams with real-time data in a one-stop modeling environment, to aid emergency medicine leaders in optimizing staffing and clinical operations. Learn more.
When a 100-bed facility in South Carolina worked to open its doors after the pandemic, TeamHealth stepped in to optimize the facility’s grand opening. In this white paper, Dr. Nathaniel Kesner, MBA, SFHM, Regional Medical Director, Special Operations Director, Hospitalist Services, Southeast Group, shares how the facility partnered with us to successfully launch three full-service departments including an integrated emergency department, hospitalist program and ICU, on day one of the facility’s opening. Learn more.
August recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of staying up to date on routine vaccines necessary for people of all ages. This month also offers a chance for those in the healthcare industry, including non-clinical staff, to ensure patients are knowledgeable about what vaccines they need to stay safe and protected. Learn more about CDC recommendations for routine vaccines and learn more about vaccines needed travel abroad.
Today we honor one of the oldest organizations in the federal government and say happy 233rd birthday to the United States Coast Guard. Thank you to all the courageous service members who have fought and sacrificed for the country on this day and every day! TeamHealth is proud to support and honor our veteran associates and their families through our Veterans Employee Resource Group. Learn more about the group and other DEI initiatives here.
When a 400-bed hospital in South Florida saw a surge in patient volume during the winter months, they worked with TeamHealth to implement a geographic rounding protocol as a solution. In this case study, Dr. Pedro E. Juan, FHM, Facility Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, shares how this protocol provided relief to clinicians and improved inpatient performance. Learn more.
During the pandemic, staff burnout strained hospital efficiency nationwide. In this Becker’s Healthcare podcast, sponsored by TeamHealth, Dr. Leroy Nickles, Regional Medical Director, discusses challenges that arise from insufficient staffing and how to ensure your core staff is stable. Learn more about what you can do to help care for patients during hospital staffing shortfalls to ensure patients and clinicians are supported. Listen to the episode here.
Join Dr. Michael Weinstock and Dr. Evadne Marcolini as they lead us through a real case of a 51-year-old woman presented with dizziness, who then bounce backed! They will discuss stroke mimics, the urgency of imaging, and the safety of intravenous thrombolysis in stroke mimics. Find out the patient’s outcome and how the case concluded. Join the webinar on August 7th at 3 p.m. EST by clicking the link.
