Several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for answers about how the virus will respond to changing seasons. Since the outbreak began, physicians and scientists have been speculating on how environmental conditions - including weather, may impact SARS-CoV-2. A new study, published in the Journal of Infectious Disease, is shedding … [Read more...]
How Changing Seasons May Eventually Affect the COVID-19 Infection Rate
Hospital-Based Emergency Care – Still at the Breaking Point
Originally cited from the works of Dr. Donald Berwick and the Institute of Medicine, 6 aims for health care improvement remain prudent today. The following are the Institute of Medicine's six aims for health care improvement for both hospitals and all physician services: Safe - Operational systems are in place; implement protocols Effective … [Read more...]
New Hospital-Based Physician Services Video
OPYS, a leading provider of quality hospital-based physician services, introduces new video. The 60 second video captures the essence of physician services offered. Experience the perfect balance of clinical excellence, with a physician staffing, and management company, who understands the business of hospital-based medicine. Our physicians, … [Read more...]
iPad System Extremely Useful Tool for Hospital Physicians
It seems technology is advancing the lives of hospital physicians, allowing them to approach patient care more effectively and efficiently, while maximizing the capabilities of nurses. “A Florida hospital has developed a system for wireless real-time monitoring and reprogramming of cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators, using … [Read more...]
Hospitals Improve Readmission Rate with Transitional Care
Hospitals and nursing homes are utilizing traditional care to improve their readmission rates. According to a recent story in FierceHealthcare, hospital reimbursements are on the line, and hospitals are looking to improve their readmission rates. The report states, "In fiscal year 2013, hospitals will be penalized by 1 percent for high … [Read more...]