Relias

JUNE 22, 2022

Last month, I had the privilege of partnering with Relias to facilitate a webinar entitled: Co-Parenting Building Blocks To Promote Children’s Mental Health and Development. There are many reasons why parents may separate or become detached from their relationship — finances, lack of quality time, infidelity, etc.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These myths about why suicide happens only serve to sustain stigmas about mental health and suicidality, which leads to more deaths by suicide. The post It’s Time To End Suicide Stigma appeared first on Relias. Often there is worry that talking about mental health and suicide will cause more harm than help.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Vice President of Quality at Relias, affirmed that even if the transformational leadership style does not feel natural, individuals at all levels can take steps to incorporate qualities and characteristics associated with transformational leaders into their professional practice. Don’t micromanage.

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Relias

MAY 23, 2023

Why is this experience important to consider? The post Viewing Your Work Through a Trauma-Informed Lens appeared first on Relias. Your palms are clammy, and your heart is racing. You decide to skip the appointment and leave. Now think about your organization. and Robert Anda, M.D.,

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Relias

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This is why community inclusion practices are so critical. The post How To Promote Community Inclusion for Individuals With IDD appeared first on Relias. Individuals living with IDD and other disabilities can find it hard to connect with their peers or wider community, as research suggests that they frequently feel cut off.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Risk factors affecting Black youth mental health When trying to understand the reason why Black youth are dying by suicide at higher rates, it is important to understand the risk factors contributing to these trends. The post Black Youth Mental Health and Its Impact on Suicide in the United States appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Why is organizational resilience important for behavioral health providers? The post Building Organizational Resilience for Behavioral Health Providers appeared first on Relias. One resilience researcher, Galen Buckwalter, has found that this ability consists of strength, purpose, and pleasure.

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Relias

MAY 6, 2022

In a recent joint webinar from Relias and Weatherbee Resources , Weatherbee Principal Carrie Cooley, MSN, RN, emphasized that each organization must confidently analyze its PEPPER. The post Hospice Billing Compliance: The Latest PEPPER Updates appeared first on Relias. CMS has the data they need to audit.”.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Engaged employees are significantly less likely to leave, and an engaged workforce can produce several positive outcomes : Improved productivity Lower turnover Fewer patient safety incidents Why is everyone talking about millennials and Gen Z? The post Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Find out why these items are pending, and work to reduce items with this status. Relias offers a robust library of online courses that allow you to invest in your staff’s coding education, which can in turn impact your overall revenue cycle. The post Healthcare Revenue Cycle KPIs You Should Monitor appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Why could he not wait to go to the store? To prevent challenging behavior from occurring, we need to accurately understand why it is occurring. The post How to Provide Positive Behavior Supports appeared first on Relias. He became upset, threw several dining chairs, and broke a large window. What happened?

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Relias

JANUARY 5, 2023

The AHA examined three core challenges in this year’s Health Care Workforce Scan, sponsored by Relias: Reconnecting to purpose. Why purpose matters. The post Overcome Healthcare Workforce Challenges With Purpose, Innovation appeared first on Relias. Providing resources to succeed in multiple care environments.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How social and systemic factors (i.e.,

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Relias

MAY 8, 2023

Why it’s important to become trauma-informed The importance of becoming trauma-informed lies in the effects that trauma can have on an individual. You do not need to do this work alone — let Relias help you work toward your goal of becoming a trauma-informed organization.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s easy enough to understand why, then, psychological safety has become such an important issue for so many organizations: if your staff does not feel secure enough to do their best work, your organization will ultimately fall short of its mission. The post Promoting Psychological Safety Through DEI Principles appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

But before we dive in, let’s quickly review why sepsis has been included in the Fatal Five. Why is sepsis one of the Fatal Five? It can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death if not treated quickly. By knowing the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of sepsis, you can help your clients avoid infection.

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Relias

MARCH 15, 2022

In Relias’ latest State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report , we explored how these changes are affecting training in healthcare. Given these findings, it’s easy to see why blended learning is a valuable form of training in healthcare. Times are changing, and so are the ways we train our staff.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A recent Relias webinar on HHVBP indicated that the total Medicare spending reduction in the program’s first five years (2016-2020) resulted in a $942.2 It’s a zero-sum game,” said SimiTree Director of Operations Consulting John Rabbia, PT, PT, MS, MBA, COS-C, at the Relias webinar. Check why measures are below benchmarks.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

That’s why WFMH has chosen for its 2021 theme, “Mental Health in an Unequal World.”. Addressing these inequalities across the mental health care system is why the WFMH made it’s 2021 theme “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The post World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2023

Why the act matters Over the past 30-40 years, violent incidents involving the police have been on the rise in United States, with the mortality rate due to police violence increasing by 38%.

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Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

Why implement a clinical ladder program? The post How to Create a Clinical Ladder To Improve Nurse Retention and Performance appeared first on Relias. A clinical ladder program in nursing can benefit both your organization and your staff.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Researchers have yet to figure out why these two conditions so often coexist. While the two conditions share genetic markers , researchers do not fully understand why they so often co-occur. The post Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

“If primary care professionals don’t consider dementia to be a terminal disease, they can lose the opportunity to explore the person’s end-of-life wishes as their cognitive abilities decline,” said Relias lead content writer Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN, who developed the course Managing Advanced Dementia in Hospice.

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Relias

JULY 3, 2023

Why are assessments for hiring especially important for IDD service providers? The post Using Assessments for Hiring and Retention in IDD Organizations appeared first on Relias. This allows them to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they already have, minimizing the amount of required onboarding training.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Why did the Fatal Four become the Fatal Five? Sensory or communication challenges can make it hard for a person to know something is wrong or ask for help. As a result, people with IDD often depend on their support network, including direct support professionals (DSPs), to help them identify and respond to healthcare needs.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

After time-consuming phone calls, staff found out why: The health plans were downcoding the diagnosis-related group (DRG). If you don’t understand why they’re asking questions, then get clarification.”. The properly coded claims were paid — but at a lower amount. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, in our 2021 Relias DSP Survey report , respondents said they would be more likely to stay with their current organization if offered stronger career advancement opportunities. It’s important to understand why your organization needs a career laddering strategy. Build out a framework to help you move forward.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, survivors may experience survivor guilt or shame, struggling with questions of why they survived while others did not. The post The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help appeared first on Relias. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions.

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Relias

JUNE 2, 2022

Raising awareness of workplace violence — what it looks like, who it impacts, and why it’s dangerous — helps increase incident reporting and keep employees safe. The post Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare appeared first on Relias. Raise Awareness. Streamline the Reporting Process.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Why belonging matters A 2021 Achievers Workforce Institute survey examined 3,500 employees’ sense of belonging at work. Why not begin your DEIB journey today? The post What Is DEIB for Healthcare Organizations — and Why Is ‘Belonging’ Important? appeared first on Relias. Before DEI became the norm in the U.S.,

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Why belonging matters A 2021 Achievers Workforce Institute survey examined 3,500 employees’ sense of belonging at work. Why not begin your DEIB journey today? The post What Is DEIB for Healthcare Organizations — and Why Is “Belonging” Important? appeared first on Relias. Before DEI became the norm in the U.S.,

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Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is why it is essential to have everyone on board, from the leaders and CEOs to the everyday clinical staff. “If The post 3 Steps to Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement at Your Organization appeared first on Relias. Leaders must buy in This thing we call culture, of course, is nothing without the people in it.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Why is constipation one of the IDD Fatal Five? By learning the signs and symptoms of constipation, and how to prevent it in your clients, you can help those you serve lead better lives. To that end, let’s review how you as direct support professional (DSP) can work to prevent constipation among persons served.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we will discuss why maternal mental health is a critical issue that needs more attention along with strategies and tactics for improving it. Why maternal mental health matters As I’ve previously discussed, maternal mental health has affected my family in several ways. Let’s make it a priority and a reality.

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Relias

JANUARY 3, 2023

It is important to begin by helping students recognize their own emotions and why it is important to connect with the feelings of others,” said Koczaja. “We The post Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

JANUARY 12, 2022

Let’s dive into why a learning culture is important and how you can apply it to a human services setting. Why a Learning Culture Is Important. By acknowledging why a learning culture is important, and actively working to create this type of culture, you’ll give your staff the ability to achieve its true potential.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

help you better care for persons served, let’s review why seizures are included in the Fatal Five and how you can help clients who experience seizures. Why are seizures one of the Fatal Five?

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