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Ontario is proceeding with plans to expand private clinics to address surgical backlogs and reduce wait times. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the licensing of new facilities for outpatient procedures and tests, regulated by Accreditation Canada. This move, criticized as a step toward "two-tier" privatization, has already shifted cataract surgeries from hospitals to private clinics. The province aims to allow more publicly funded procedures in these clinics, addressing concerns about lengthy ER wait times. Critics argue that expanding private-sector facilities may exacerbate staffing and funding issues in public hospitals, creating a potential "two-tier" health care system. The government emphasizes targeting communities with the highest wait times for expansion. The NDP suggests canceling a legal appeal limiting public-sector wage hikes, establishing nurse-patient ratios, and addressing staffing gaps to improve ER conditions. Liberal health critic Adil Shamji criticizes the government's response, attributing hospital deficits to funding cuts and broken promises. The Ontario Medical Association supports non-profit clinics but emphasizes reducing administrative burdens and improving access to family doctors. #OntarioHealthcare #PrivateClinicExpansion #ERWaitTimes

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How does the active participation of key players in clinical trials worldwide impact the expansion of hospital services? Hospital services refer to a broad spectrum of medical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and support functions provided within healthcare institutions known as hospitals. These services encompass a wide range of patient care, including emergency care, surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, maternity services, and specialized treatments for various medical conditions. Furthermore, the growing initiatives taken by key players along with their active participation in clinical trials worldwide are further driving the hospital services market growth. Key Market Players: Spire Healthcare Group plc, Community Health Systems, IHH Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare., Ascension, HCA Healthcare, , Ramsay Health Care,UT Health San Antonio, Mayo Clinic, The Cleveland Clinic Explore More Insight: https://lnkd.in/dBQiP2vX #HospitalServices #Healthcare #PatientCare #EmergencyCare #SurgicalProcedures #InpatientCare #OutpatientCare #DiagnosticImaging #LaboratoryTesting #MaternityServices #SpecializedTreatments #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInitiatives #MedicalServices #GlobalHealthcare #HealthcareMarket #HealthTech #InnovationInHealthcare #MedicalResearch #HealthcareIndustry #PatientWellness #HealthcareDevelopment #HealthcareProviders #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareTrends

Recent changes to streamline prior authorization are a step forward for primary care, yet the absence of standardized response times remains a challenge. BCOD offers resources aimed at reducing this window, striving for more efficient patient care across all of medicine. Let's push for better, together. https://hubs.li/Q02msb2_0 #PriorAuthorization #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAccess

An ambitious model of care redesign for low-acuity patients in our ED has reduced length of stay by 25% for 85 patients per day. Using improvement methodologies, engagement with frontline clinicians, multidisciplinary involvement and lean management principles we have rebranded our Ambulatory Care stream as Fast Track, and created a novel short-term admission unit called Rapid Stay.  The Fast Track model is defined by specific exclusion criteria that aims to keep the space lean, batch low complexity work, allow for early senior decision-making, reduce unnecessary testing and improve patient safety.  Patients identified as “low acuity” after two layers of risk stratification (triage senior clinician review OR triage comprehensive assessment), who need 1-8 hours of care and who are likely to be discharged home can be admitted to Rapid Stay, an 8-bed ultrashort-term admission unit. The new models have stood up well against recent system pressures and have exceeded initial expectations. Feedback from patients and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The results of this project will be presented at the BMJ International Forum on Quality & Safety In Healthcare later this year. The Royal Melbourne Hospital Abbey Fistrovic

Another ‘Code Yellow’ has been called for the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital. How can the Chief Minister continue to hold the position of Health Minister? Under normal rules, it is three strikes and you’re out! Today’s ‘Code Yellow’ comes on top of a further thirteen ‘Code Yellows’ at the Royal Darwin Hospital over the last couple of years with shut-downs in February 2021, August 2021, two in September 2021, February 2022, August 2022, November 2022, March 2023, May 2023, June 2023, two in August 2023, and again in September 2023. A number of elective surgeries have been temporarily postponed so that patients with more urgent care needs can be admitted to hospital. The Chief Minister’s performance is nothing short of a disgrace and she needs to step aside as the Health Minister. On top of this, the Chief Minister has ignored the urgent need for renal dialysis facilities in Elliott, Canteen Creek, and in Ti Tree, while additional chairs and beds are needed at Tennant Creek, Borroloola, Ali Curung and in Alpurrurulam. Chief Minister, the NT Health system is in crisis! It is time to stop the chaos and dysfunction and start delivering for all Territorians. #BoundlessIncompetence

Medical recliners are a staple in dialysis and oncology centers and they have recently made their way into emergency rooms, clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers in place of stretchers. Whether it's a healthcare professional taking a break in a residential recliner at the end of a long shift or the dialysis patient settling into a medical recliner for life saving treatment, the relaxing comfort is needed. Read our latest blog that explores everything you need to know about medical recliners for your facility! "Giving Thanks For The Benefits Of Medical Recliners" https://hubs.li/Q029BwHX0 #medicalequipment #patientexperience #safepatienthandling