When it comes to time-sensitive events, instant, reliable communication is key. In the past, pagers were relied on for quick communications as they allowed people to communicate on the go and without access to a landline. But today, the availability of cellphones has made the portability of communication devices a standard feature, and communication technology … Continued
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Effective communication in nursing is central to providing top-quality patient care. Nurses communicate with patients to understand their health issues, and they provide them with the care and compassion needed for recovery. Accomplishing effective communication with patients directly impacts patient health outcomes, and it has far-fetched implications when carried out ineffectively. As such, effective communication … Continued
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) scrutinizes hospital readmission rates across the U.S. each year, and it levies financial penalties on organizations that overshoot acceptable hospital readmission rates. As healthcare systems across the country embark on a journey to introduce patient-centric models to their organizations, they must align their resources with ever-changing regulations … Continued
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As the outbreak of Coronavirus spreads rapidly, with new cases being confirmed in different parts of the globe, one can’t undermine the importance of rapid dissemination of information related to patient care. Rapid dissemination is especially crucial in unprecedented situations like this, where deadly viruses, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19), present themselves with symptoms similar to … Continued
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At many points in a hospital’s functioning, workflow touches the outcome. The problem facing much of healthcare though is that the established workflow for alerting and messaging physicians is broken. What are ways for improving scheduling doctors? What are the potential impacts from improvement? Improving hospital workflow is hindered due to poor on call scheduling Scheduling … Continued
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We at OnPage received an interesting request for Sarah Carter a 5th year Ph.D. in the clinical psychology program at George Mason. Her focus of study is on PTSD, stress, suicide, military couples and social support. Given the importance of Sarah’s subject matter and the critical need for better mental health services in the Army, OnPage gave … Continued
read moreTo Read The Entire Press Release Click Here Onset Technology, creator of the OnPage Pager Replacement and Priority Messaging Application, releases new version with security and efficiency enhancing features such as Remote Wipe, Contact Sync, Message Forwarding and New Ringtones OnPage announced today the release of an enhanced version of the OnPage pager application for … Continued
read moreOnPage: For Dependable HIPAA Compliant Communication OnPage announced today that SJH Cardiology Associates selected OnPage for dependable HIPAA compliant communication and encrypted messaging among their MDs and Staff, across a variety of smartphones. OnPage provides SJH with reliable and secure communication that protects patient information, and automatically notifies the sender when the message was delivered … Continued
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