April 8, 2021
Different than a tornado: How Phoebe Putney Health System navigated the disaster response challenges of COVID-19 [Podcast]
Recently, I was able to sit down with CMIO Dr. William Sewell, and VP and CIO Jesse Diaz, from Phoebe Putney Health System (Albany, GA), a not for profit healthcare network in southwest Georgia. In 2020, Albany became a COVID-19 hotspot, and Phoebe was at the center of the crisis. One year later, ...
March 30, 2021
One physician’s reflection on National Doctors’ Day
Like most of you, I’m breathing a cautious sigh of relief as the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues. It’s been quite a year for all of us, and healthcare workers in particular. Today, on National Doctors’ Day, I can’t help but reflect on the wide range of experiences my physician colleagues and ...
March 16, 2021
What the pandemic taught me about patient safety
Last year, we celebrated Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) the week before the world shut down and life as we knew it came to a halt. So I would be remiss to discuss this year’s observance without reflecting on the impact of COVID-19. The theme for 2021’s PSAW is “Together we are better, ...
February 25, 2021
Tips for using your EHR to manage staff immunizations for COVID-19
As COVID-19 vaccines have started rolling out across the United States, healthcare organizations are developing their own strategies for efficiently managing immunization efforts - beginning with their own staffs. One hospital system undertook a unique approach to documenting and reporting ...
February 19, 2021
Using a vaccine workflow in the fight against COVID-19
Immunizing as many people as possible is imperative in the fight against COVID-19, and addressing complexities surrounding vaccine distribution requires agility and innovation. At Northwestern Medical Center, it has been our priority to use intuitive technology that ensures a safe and successful ...
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January 26, 2021
Anticipate the unimaginable: 5 steps to mitigate crises
Back in early April, Southwest Georgia was the unlikely location of the world’s fourth-hottest hotspot for COVID-19. Here at Phoebe Putney Health System, the sole provider in this semi-rural corner of the state, we saw our coronavirus patient admissions skyrocket from one to 150 in late March. You ...
January 19, 2021
Don’t lose sight of behavioral and mental health during COVID-19
When COVID-19 was declared a national health emergency in March 2020, healthcare providers pivoted from typical day-to-day activities to focus on responding to the pandemic. We suddenly had to manage patient care remotely to prevent exposure to the virus, and patients needed to adjust to having ...
January 5, 2021
Advancing digital health solutions beyond the pandemic
2020 has taught us many things, to say the least. Looking ahead, we can leverage what we’ve learned to help propel us into a more patient-centric and sustainable healthcare system. This is especially true for how we choose to move forward with digital health strategies, driven by patient ...
December 8, 2020
Managing a crisis with COVID-19 drive-thru testing at Lawrence General Hospital
With the COVID-19 pandemic surging, healthcare organizations are tasked with the ongoing challenge of providing sufficient testing for their communities. Lawrence General Hospital (Lawrence, MA) is located in one of the hardest hit cities in Massachusetts with over 8,400 positive cases. As a ...
October 27, 2020
5 perspectives on COVID-19 from MEDITECH customers and partners
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many aspects of life one thing has remained: The dedication and creativity of healthcare professionals to respond to the ongoing threat and continue to provide care for their patients.