The Value of Message Archiving as Part of Your Clinical Communication Strategy 

chrisvacca 11 30, 2023

As clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C) platforms continue to play a crucial role in the day-to-day interactions of care teams, healthcare organizations are seeking ways to enhance their platform capabilities. Compliance and security rank among the primary requirements on this...

will-oconnor 11 10, 2023

Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare has gained significant attention in recent years, and for good reason. It's a practice that involves healthcare professionals from various disciplines working together to deliver the best possible patient care. This collaborative approach goes beyond traditional...

cheryl 02 02, 2023

As healthcare systems become increasingly complex, providers must continuously strive to improve communication and collaboration. Yet, relying solely on standard methods of communication, including electronic health record (EHR) secure chat, can be a dangerous game as security threats and cyberattacks...

melody 12 29, 2022

As the healthcare industry prepares for 2023, the adoption rate of healthcare technology will continue to accelerate – particularly clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C) platforms. In 2022, our CC&C resources overwhelmingly resonated with readers. From guidance on finding the best...

will-oconnor 10 12, 2022

For years, physicians and hospitals have relied on hard copies, charts, and paper notes to keep track of patients and treatments. Yellow sticky notes, clipboard charts, and whiteboards were often the go-to method for storing and sharing data. But the...

tricia-smith 06 28, 2022

What is clinical communication and collaboration?   Clinical communication and collaboration refers to the conversations, notifications, and data sharing between staff members, units, and departments within a healthcare environment. Examples include:   Physicians  Nurses  Medical Assistants  Imaging Technicians Allied healthcare workers   Environmental Services team Lab staff  Case Managers  Transportation teams ...

cheryl 04 28, 2022

Collaboration is key to success in any organization, but even more so in healthcare. Speed to care is a critical driver, especially when treating patients with severe conditions. Nurse and physician communication must be in sync to share insights and...

ricardo-estrada 04 13, 2022

From misdiagnoses to costly and even life-threatening mistakes, medical safety experts have found that poor communications result in 1.7 billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths annually. While hospitals and specialty clinics may have best-in-class care professionals and...

will-oconnor 01 21, 2022

Critical lab work always seems so easy on TV. A doctor yells out, “Get me a full workup, stat!” and the next thing you know, the patient is getting exactly the treatment they need. Cut to commercial. In real life,...

chris-lowder 12 28, 2021

Many factors go into delivering excellent healthcare, including practitioner skillsets and modern healthcare technology like clinical collaboration platforms. Finding the right provider at the right time is critical to success, especially when patient experience is taken into account. Making this...