August 2, 2024
On Behalf of the Emerging Infectious Disease Taskforce Recent listeria contamination has led to several food recalls and new cases of the illness. The pathogen poses significant risks to pregnant women, fetuses, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The following is additional information regarding the illness from TeamHealth’s Emerging Infection Disease Taskforce. Listeria Monocytogenes Listeria…
August 1, 2024
TeamHealth is dedicated to making impactful changes that ensure a better future for both healthcare and the environment. Recognizing the significant role the healthcare sector plays in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, Mihail Epure, MD, FASA, Medical Director, Anesthesia, has committed to implementing sustainable practices that not only enhance patient care but also reduce the…
July 11, 2024
The post-acute care landscape is shifting. Increased regulatory measures and heightened expectations of post-acute facilities have impacted the medical directorship role significantly in recent years. Post-acute medical directors must bring a high level of knowledge to meet not only the clinical demands of an aging population but also the administrative and multidisciplinary understanding to improve…
July 11, 2024
Imagine for a moment that you’re a patient with a chronic illness, stuck in the cycle of acute care. You’re sent back and forth from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility and back again. How do you feel? Do you recognize the medical team taking care of you? Do you keep having to repeat…
July 12, 2024
Surgical coverage plays a crucial role in the healthcare landscape. Having a high-performing, collaborative acute surgical program frees up community physicians from call coverage and improves hospital performance. CarolinaEast Medical Center and TeamHealth have a longstanding partnership for acute care general surgery and acute orthopedic surgery. Partnering for the last 14 years, TeamHealth provides a…
July 3, 2024
Dr. Teizu Wolokolie, Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, spoke to Skilled Nursing News about current challenges with care transitions and why addressing them is critical to enhance patient safety and improve patient experiences. Dr. Wolokolie details how her diverse experiences shape her approach to achieving patient-centered excellence in post-acute care. Download the full version of…
July 1, 2024
Behavioral health is a top concern for hospital CEOs in 2024 — and for good reason, as health systems face persistent challenges in meeting demand and lack adequate funding to address widespread mental health issues. What’s more: Behavioral health affects every aspect of a patient’s health. Individuals with mental health diagnoses often have other chronic…