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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Event 2023 STS Coding Workshop kchalko Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:12 Event dates Feb 10–11, 2023 Location Virtual Registrants : To access the library of on-demand content, log into the STS Learning Center. Then go to “In Progress” courses on the dashboard or look in the “My Activities” tab. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount!

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Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Background:The 2023 American Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationsGuideline for Management of Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(SAH) support use of the Ottawa Rule to screen individuals at risk. If criterion is met, a best practice alert (BPA) triggers within the electronic medical record.

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2024 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Event 2024 STS Coding Workshop dkaczmarek Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:37 Event dates Feb 23–24, 2024 Register Now Location Virtual Register Now Add to calendar. 17, 2023) Standard (Jan. The program also focuses on physician reimbursement issues affecting the entire specialty. ET – 12:30 p.m. ET – Break 12:30 p.m. ET – 1:30 p.m. ET – 2 p.m.

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Abstract TP67: Know Your Numbers: Refining the Stroke Alert Process for Hospitalized Patients

Stroke Journal

Barriers to timely treatment were identified through the use of case timelines and stroke nurse champion focus groups. In March 2023, PDSA cycle #1, use of the emergent hotline, was implemented and house wide staff education were administered addressing the process change.Results:Data were collected between Dec 2022-June 2023.

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Abstract TP62: Education for Post-Acute Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Nursing leaders engaged with patients during rounds to ensure effective utilization of these educational tools.Results:Over a five-year period, the implementation of improved patient education strategies led to a consistent increase in the proportion of patients receiving stroke education in the MGMC ARU.

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Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

Stroke Journal

Both the ED and IP Registered Nurse [RN] were required to complete DS. A written performance improvement plan using the Plan-Do-Study-Act model is implemented when the goal is not met for 3 consecutive months.Results:BHS DS compliance has remained between 91% - 95% for 10 consecutive years 2014-2023.

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Optimising remote monitoring for cardiac implantable electronic devices: a UK Delphi consensus

Heart BMJ

Methods A national steering committee comprising cardiac physiologists, cardiologists, specialist nurses, support professionals and a patient representative developed 114 statements on best RM practices, covering capacity, support, service delivery, coordination and clinical escalation.