As winter approaches, healthcare systems face a predictable surge in patient volume due to common seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, and respiratory infections. This increased demand can stretch hospital resources, causing longer wait times and overburdened clinical staff. Implementing nurse triage services is a proven way for providers and [...]
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, patient satisfaction is paramount. AccessNurse is committed to improving patient outcomes by providing top-tier nurse triage services. Our mission is to ensure that patients receive the care they need through innovative and efficient solutions. AccessNurse is dedicated to delivering professional nurse triage services that [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the face of healthcare in numerous ways. From predictive analytics to personalized treatment plans, AI is being used to improve healthcare outcomes for patients around the world. While AI can be a powerful tool for nurse triage, it can never replace the empathy and human [...]
On July 23rd, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkey outbreak a public health emergency because of the rise in cases causing panic and confusion among people. In response to that, Schmitt-Thompson released new monkeypox nurse triage protocols, to assess virus symptoms for patient callers. Read on to learn more about this update, ways [...]
The pandemic made in-person patient visits risky and unavailable, forcing a rapid shift to telemedicine. According to a report by Medscape, remote patient engagement is up by 225%. Now that our society is on the mend of COVID-19, the healthcare industry has seen a positive development in improved telehealth services – [...]
Schmitt-Thompson, the world’s leading nurse triage guidelines, played a critical role during the 2020 pandemic outbreak. Working hand-in-hand with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the organization updated its clinical protocols throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Their efforts helped protect both patients and their families, as well as frontline healthcare workers. In [...]
Studies show that intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, victims often experience abuse or violence on or around major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and even Super Bowl Sunday. There are many reasons for elevated abuse, including stress and increased usage of alcohol or drugs. The most [...]
Population health is (as defined by the Center for Disease Control) an interdisciplinary, customizable approach that allows health departments to connect practice to policy for change to happen locally. The CDC describes this approach as different sectors of the healthcare community utilizing non-traditional partnerships among different sectors of the community (public [...]
How Nurse Triage Lines Can Increase Patient Satisfaction by Karen Brown, RN Take-Aways: How Nurse Triage Saved Nancy’s Life On a Saturday morning, “Nancy” (not her real name) woke up feeling very “run-down” and just generally not feeling well. She had been suffering for about 2 weeks with a severe [...]
Your Challenges are Real. What do all of these scenarios have in common? They can and do occur regularly within physician practices. These types of situations cause stress and create a sense of urgency—typically falling to the practice manager—to resolve. AccessNurse understands this challenge and partners with clients to provide [...]