In the evolving landscape of healthcare, where precision, compassion, and teamwork converge, TeamHealth remains committed to delivering exceptional patient care. A critical component of this commitment within our Anesthesia services is the role of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). TeamHealth recognizes the essential contributions CAAs make in supporting safe and seamless patient experiences throughout the surgical…
In recent years, patients discharged to post-acute facilities have become medically more complex. Improving transitions from hospitals to post-acute facilities is becoming increasingly more important and more challenging. The need to focus on clinical quality, patient safety, and cost of care has increased but the silos that exist between hospitals and post-acute care facilities has…
Recently, Parrish Medical Center and TeamHealth sought to advance several key emergency medicine performance indicators inside the Titusville, Florida facility. Parrish Medical Center’s leadership team challenged TeamHealth to develop a plan that would serve as a catalyst for change to improve patient experiences. TeamHealth’s response included engaging their Performance Innovation Consultants (PIC) team and other…
The holiday season can offer meaningful moments of connection and reflection. For clinicians, it often comes with added demands like long shifts, higher patient volumes, time away from family, and the emotional weight of caring for others during a season that can be difficult for many. Layer on an unexpected illness of you or your…
Post-acute care providers are increasingly encountering residents with substance use disorders, yet many facilities lack the training, staffing, and protocols needed to deliver effective care. In this SNN Voices interview, TeamHealth’s Jessica Stone shares practical, evidence-based insights on improving screening, reducing stigma, and strengthening continuity of care for substance use disorders in skilled nursing settings.
Hip fractures are some of the most common fractures seen in the emergency department (ED), and the number of hip fractures is only estimated to increase – almost doubling by 2050. Fall-related hip fractures among older patient populations are particularly common, with about 300,000 fall-related cases each year. Given the complexity of these cases, driven…
Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural communities—places defined not by population count, but by connection. These towns are made up of families who know one another, first responders who serve as neighbors, and hospital clinicians who often care for entire generations of the same family. Yet, despite their strength and resilience, rural communities continue…