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If you have been given the wrong medication, what can you do? This is a question that many people find themselves asking after a mistake has been made. In some cases, it may be possible to get a refund or compensation for the mistake. In other cases, you may need to take legal action. In this blog post, we will discuss what you can do if you have been given the wrong medicine.
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital in Paramus continues to develop as the eye-catching curtain wall is installed at the main entrance and plants on the podium green roof are rigged. In Valley’s latest construction update on The Valley Hospital in Paramus project.
Technology has become a staple in our lives. We use it to connect with others, learn new things, and complete everyday tasks. Healthcare technology is no different. This type of technology helps healthcare providers improve patient care and outcomes. This blog post will discuss what healthcare technology is and how it can benefit patients and providers alike. Stay tuned!
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Ridgewood NJ, the RAHP (Ridgewood Academy for Health Professions) Capstone Symposium was held on Thursday, May 26 in the Ridgewood High School Campus Center. This three-year program in partnership with The Valley Hospital and Bergen Community College integrates honors-level academic courses with experiences and content in the healthcare setting. At the event, juniors presented team research projects, while seniors presented individual research projects.
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired™ 2021 survey. CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired distinction recognizes hospitals and health systems that are at the forefront of using healthcare IT to improve the delivery of care.
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Starting a career in the healthcare industry can be an exciting experience, but it also comes with some important considerations. There are many different types of jobs and fields you could specialize in, so it’s best to think about what kind of job will suit your skillset. It is also important to consider what field you want to work in – there are many options, such as nursing or physical therapy.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital is pleased to announcement the promotion of Charles Vannoy, RN, to Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.
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A home care franchise is one of the best solutions that many seniors are comfortable with. It is when people start a business of offering senior citizens the help they need without them having to relocate and leave their homes. Many business owners prefer to franchise rather than limit the service to themselves to allow the concept to grow and spread rather than just keeping it in one place. To answer the questions, in a nutshell, a home care franchise is creating a name for your home care business and allowing other people to adopt the franchise name you chose. We will discuss the more detailed answers in this article.
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As a healthcare worker, there’s a high possibility that you might touch a lot of surfaces, many of which might be contaminated as you go through your daily routine. That makes you a care provider to be at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
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Ridgewood NJ, this week, OnlineDoctor.com put out a survey that found 18% of Americans haven’t seen a doctor in 5+ years. Women are also 20% more likely than men to have seen a doctor and had a doctor’s appointment within the last year.
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Newark NJ, new legislation allowing Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to change its corporate form to a more modern structure and one that would enable the nonprofit to invest a far greater amount into emerging technologies — passed in the NJ Senate and General Assembly on Thursday afternoon.
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Montvale NJ, CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area, today announced the opening of a new site located at 62 Farm View in Montvale. Uniquely situated at a historic farm turned retail experience – The Shoppes at DePiero Farm – the latest CityMD marks the 21st location in New Jersey and the fifth in Bergen County. Continue reading CITYMD OPENS NEW URGENT CARE CENTER IN MONTVALE
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training program was designed to improve the healthcare industry via securing patients’ sensitive information, facilitating the administrative processes for healthcare industries, and, ultimately, reducing costs. Because any person with access to PHI is required to take that training, it is important to understand how it works and why healthcare providers have to give that training to their employees. Healthcare staff in group health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, or healthcare insurance companies are required to take this training as well. If you want to know why this training is so important, continue reading these following points.
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA Chief Government Affairs Officer Chrissy Buteas issued the following statement on today’s passage of bill S-2676/A-4389, which levies a 2.5% tax on health insurance plans, increasing costs for businesses and nonprofits.
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