Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Social determinants of health are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Conditions (e.g., social,...

Importance of Correct Blood Pressure Measurement

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Accurate measurement of blood pressure is important as it will provide more exact results for the patient which is vital in the prevention and treatment of blood-pressure related diseases. Too small/too large/incorrect placement of a cuff will provide...

Preventative Care

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Preventative health care is important because it helps people stay healthy and can help reduce the overall medical expenses of patients. Screening for disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pulmonary disease is important to maintain good...

Medication Reconciliation

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Medication reconciliation is an important part of every encounter, whether an office visit or a telephonic outreach. It helps to ensure that the patient is taking the appropriate medication prescribed, not only by you, but the patient’s supporting...

Documentation/Charting

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Keeping accurate documentation in the patient’s medical chart is important as it provides information (present and historic) that will help clinicians make sound care decisions. It also could potentially become a legal document, should the need arise....

Pre-Visit Planning Handout

Jun 2, 2021 | Tips Sheets

Search for: Pre-Visit Planning 1. Complete approximately one week prior to the patient’s appointment2. Nurse or MA reviews the provider schedule – Can be done in between rooming patients, when working triage, or when physician is out of office (hospital/nursing...