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Pawsitive Vibes: The Profound Benefits of Cats for Mental Health

In honor of National Cat Day this month, we decided to raise awareness of how cats contribute to our mental well-being. Cats, these enigmatic and endearing creatures, have earned their rightful place in our hearts and homes. But their significance transcends the realm of mere companionship. For many, cats are cherished family members, providing warmth, affection, and countless mental health benefits. The psychological benefits of owning a cat or being surrounded by them:

Healing Powers

The gentle purring of a contented cat […]

Enhancing Patient Care with MedEZ Group Notes

Behavioral health and substance abuse facilities are crucial in addressing the mental and emotional well-being of individuals struggling with various conditions. The documentation of patient information and progress is essential in ensuring effective treatment. MedEZ, an integrated Electronic Health Record system, offers an innovative solution by providing Group Notes tailored explicitly to behavioral health and substance abuse facilities’ unique needs. This blog will explore how MedEZ Group Notes can enhance patient care and streamline administrative tasks.

The Power of Group Notes […]

By |2023-10-11T12:17:01-04:00October 11th, 2023|behavioral health, EHR, mental health|2 Comments

CARF Accreditation & EHR in Behavioral Healthcare

In behavioral healthcare, adhering to industry standards and best practices is paramount to delivering exceptional services and ensuring positive outcomes for clients. One such esteemed benchmark is the CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification. This blog post examines the importance of CARF accreditation and the integral role that Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions play in attaining and upholding this prestigious recognition. Let’s dive in to understand the synergy between CARF and EHR solutions and their impact on the […]

By |2023-10-11T14:36:50-04:00August 10th, 2023|behavioral health, EHR|2 Comments

What Role does EHR Software Play in Ensuring an Efficient Healthcare Workflow?

Paper-based patient data and appointment schedules are a thing of the past. The evolution of software technology has altered how patient record systems and medical management programs handle their billing, scheduling, and clinical records. Electronic Health Records (EHR Software) continue to be accepted by both medical professionals and paraprofessionals due to the many benefits that medical records software provides to both service providers and patients.

One of the most recent groups to approve widespread use of electronic health records is behavioral […]

Ensuring a Successful EHR Implementation

Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) can be a difficult process, and proper planning is essential to minimizing errors. Evaluating an EHR system’s selection criteria and implementation plan, with the goal of ensuring interoperability, confidentiality, availability, and the integrity of patient health information data, while also ensuring timely, accurate, and regulatory-compliant report generation, is a critical task.

What is EHR Implementation?

A multidisciplinary approach is required to prepare the new system, ensure privacy and security compliance, design practice workflows, train the care […]

Stress: 5 Tips to Cope

It’s natural to feel stressed from time to time, but how do you define stress? What effect does it have on our overall health? What can we do to better understand how to deal with it? When we are under stress, our bodies react in a certain way. A major challenge or threat causes chemicals and hormones to surge throughout your body. We instinctively respond like this in the face of danger, and it’s why our ancestors overcame occasional dangers.

What […]

By |2022-12-31T03:16:07-05:00February 4th, 2022|behavioral health, mental health|1 Comment

The Benefits of Online Scheduling in Healthcare

The implementation of Covid19 restrictions has once again resulted in long lines at medical facilities and many calls being on hold. In today’s healthcare industry, physicians are faced with increasing workloads, which is why having a patient online scheduling system can provide some relief. In a world dominated by technology, healthcare providers are expected to deliver easy and convenient facilities along with top-quality care.

What is an appointment scheduling solution?

A patient can book or request an appointment online using a […]

The Holiday Blues: How to cope

There is nothing more joyous than spending time with family and friends during the holiday season. But unwelcome guests — stress and depression, can cause the holiday blues. This time of year can be lonely for those who are unable to see their family or friends. But, even when you are with people you love, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve can be challenging. We are always busy with the pursuit of perfect gifts, travel arrangements, never-ending parties, and obligations […]

By |2022-12-31T03:16:34-05:00December 10th, 2021|holiday blues, mental health|0 Comments

Beyond The Pandemic: How Telehealth Helps Patients With Limited Mobility

Telehealth allows patients to have conversations with healthcare professionals remotely via telecommunication technologies like video chatting. Healthcare professionals, from physicians to psychologists, are able to deliver clinical or non-clinical health services without an in-person visit.

As an emerging platform that has become crucial during the pandemic, telehealth offers several benefits to patients. One group, people with limited mobility, will benefit from its use even when the world returns back to normal.

Getting Services: The Problems People With Limited […]

By |2024-03-01T00:49:12-05:00January 15th, 2021|Behavioral Health Services|1 Comment

The Road Back: Nutrition and the Path to Recovery

It’s important to recognize the role that the body plays when recovering from substance abuse. The effects of any substance are filtered through and sometimes felt long after it has left our system. Thus, it’s not just our mental and emotional health that needs treatment — it’s our body as well.

How Nutrition Can Help the Body Heal

Substance abuse takes a physical toll on the human body. Withdrawal can be a harrowing experience for many people. Additionally, […]

By |2022-12-31T03:22:40-05:00December 31st, 2020|health, Substance Use|0 Comments
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