Hospitalist
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5 Successful Strategies for Hospitalist Program Growth
If you have a hospitalist program that is not growing, you can do a few things to accelerate its development. You might have helped in the care of unassigned patients, reduced their stay in the hospital, and cut down on costs. But it doesn’t seem to be enough....
How to Document a Patient’s Medical History Properly
Medical history is the foundation of a smoothly functioning healthcare system. Medical professionals have a more challenging time meeting patients halfway without the proper knowledge. Documenting a patient’s medical history is more than just jotting down notes in a...
Is Hospital Food Unhealthy? Here’s the Real Answer
Hospital food has a reputation for being unhealthy and tasting poorly. It’s understandable to wonder if there’s any truth to the matter. As it stands, the truth of the matter is a complex one. Hospitals are more overworked than they’ve ever been in the middle of the...
The Role of the Patient Care Assistant: What They Do
Patient care assistants are a vital part of the healthcare system. Over 100,000 patient care assistants work in the United States, primarily for private healthcare companies. These compassionate, caring individuals provide personal care to patients during their stay...
Recurrent C. diff Treatment: Understanding the Process
Some infections are able to be treated with just a few rounds of medications. Other infections are able to leave on their own. C. difficile infections are unique, able to come back repeatedly. Understanding the process of treating recurrent C. difficile infections...
Scapular Pain: Understanding Spasms & Radiating Pain
Unfortunately, many people worldwide live with musculoskeletal pain in their bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Many of them also regularly ignore the pain they experience as if it’s normal. However, the various forms of musculoskeletal pain that people...
Steroid Stress Dosing Guide for Hospitalists
The surgical process is often stressful on the mind and body. A patient’s last need is to feel tense and nervous after their appointment. Steroid stress dosing is becoming a more commonly requested option in clinical settings. Every patient will react...
Surgical Tubes & Drains: What Hospitalists Need to Know
No one visits the hospital for fun—patients come in for check-ups, life-saving care, etc. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for patients to pick up infections when going to the hospital for care. One out of 25 patients will develop a healthcare-associated infection...
What Is Healthcare Management? How To Implement It Successfully
The healthcare industry has a massive impact around the globe, but what is healthcare management, how can you implement it successfully in your organization, and why does it matter? Over 14% of the US workforce is in the medical industry — that’s over 22 million...
What is Patient-Centered Care? Why it Matters Now
In many ways, the world of healthcare is rapidly changing, and not just due to the rapid development of astounding new procedures, medicines, and advanced medical technologies. Many medical providers are steadily shifting towards a critical emphasis on...
What is Risk Management in Healthcare? Best Practices 2022
The healthcare industry is devoted to reducing as much risk as possible. However, the healthcare industry is not risk-free for any patient that transacts within it. Over 10% of all deaths in the United States are caused solely by medical error. Over 250,000 Americans...
What’s the Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Care?
As many members of society are rapidly aging and many more struggle with a vast range of debilitating injuries and conditions, the need for both inpatient and outpatient care has arguably never been more critical. But what is the difference between inpatient and...
Long Term COVID-19 Symptoms
(Image courtesy Unsplash) COVID-19 is the virus that stopped the world from spinning. In March 2020, the entire world had to adapt to global changes after acknowledging its existence. However, even after all of this time, there is still so much that we...
How to Use an At-Home Covid-19 Rapid Test
Even if COVID isn’t considered as dangerous as it once was, it certainly doesn’t take away that people worldwide need to play it safe, mind their safety and hygiene, and take a test when symptoms are showing. At the same time, you could visit your local...
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Image Source And it’s about time! From improving various administrative processes to enhancing overall patient care and more, AI technology is forecasted to revolutionize the healthcare system. Think of all the exciting possibilities. Current debate...
Why You Shouldn’t Drink While Taking AntiBiotics
Suppose you’ve recently suffered from the problematic effects of a bacterial infection. In that case, your doctors have more than likely given you a regimen of antibiotics to treat the problem. While medical providers must give their patients a list of specific health...
How Much Do Hospitalists Make? 2022 Report
Have you ever heard of a hospitalist? These doctors are quickly becoming the backbone of hospital care teams focused on providing holistic, patient-centered care. The healthcare industry knows that better care from connected, empathetic doctors can significantly...
The Dangers of Taking Expired Medication
Most homes probably have at least one bottle of expired medication hanging out in the cabinet. And for some of us, that number is much higher. How many people even check the expiration date on a bottle of over-the-counter pain reliever before taking a few pills? ...
How Technology Helps in Hospitals
Over the past decades, we’ve repeatedly seen technology revolutionize the healthcare space. It brings massive benefits for patients and physicians alike. We’ll cover how technology helps hospitals, the current technology we use in healthcare, and more. We...
How Healthy Is America Compared To Other Countries?
Because America is the 11th wealthiest country globally, it would be natural for many people to assume that the United States is also one of the healthiest countries. After all, we have access to plenty of healthy food, many people can easily afford access to gyms,...
Hospital Staffing Challenges During The Pandemic
Adequate healthcare staffing is critical to the well-being of patients. Many industries have undergone labor shortages. The medical field is no exception. Adequate healthcare staffing is critical to the well-being of patients. But many hospitals and medical offices...
What Is a Hospitalist?
The field of medicine is a wide umbrella. There are many practice areas, and medical doctors study a variety of specialties. Hospitalists are unique medical doctors who bring many benefits to the hospitals they practice in and the patients they treat. Keep reading to...
Moral Injury in Health Care Workers
It is human nature to take access to excellent health care for granted. Citizens of the Western world are more likely to have better and quicker access to medical care than in poor and developing countries. The United States spends almost 17% of its annual GDP on its...
Welcome Dr. Carla Pence!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Carla Pence to our OptiMed team. Dr. Pence will be starting with us full-time in June. She is known for her compassion and attention to each and every patient. She is specialized in Internal Medicine and has over 25 years experience in...
Thank you OptiMed Team
What makes our work most rewarding and enjoyable is the team we have. Our Iredell Memorial Hospital OptiMed team has been instrumental in improving the lives of our patients. Thanks to each and every one of you for your dedication, your hard work, and most importantly...
OptiMed @ Watauga Medical Center
One of the many benefits of working at Watauga Medical Center is to spend quality time with family. I had a wonderful morning with Haya and Alexander searching for gemstones at Foggy Mountain Mine in Boone. We found emerald, ruby, tourmaline, and moss agate. Highly...
The Mind-Body Connection
I have been interested in the past few years in how mindfulness can help a person with self-mastery and improved happiness and balance in life. In light of that, I have been introduced to an idea that was born at Google, an idea that I recommend you explore...
2015 OptiMed Annual Party
We had a wonderful annual party on January 31, 2015 to celebrate a successful year. Our speakers from Sotile Center of Resilience added a lot of insight on work-life balance and on the importance of seizing the moment. Party pictures are posted on our Facebook...
Updated Contact Information
Hello All: Please note our new contact information below: We have NEW phone numbers: Office #: 704-997-5525 Fax #: 704-997-5531 Mailing Address: OptiMed Hospitalists PLLC PO BOX 2530 DAVIDSON, NC 28036-2530 For Deliveries: OptiMed Hospitalists PLLC 108 S MAIN ST...
OptiMed Admin Office
Dear all: It is with pleasure I inform you that our administrative office has moved to downtown Davidson, we are delighted to be in the heart of the city and right across from the beautiful Davidson Campus. Our new address is: 108 S Main Street, Suite F, Davidson, NC...
Happy New Year!
To all our medical providers, patients, and business partners, I wish you a wonderful 2015 full of happiness, good health, and rewarding moments. Yours, Mahdi Ajjan “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” — Albert...
