Rounding specialists juggle between providing excellent patient care, managing a complex daily schedule, and ensuring accurate and timely billing. Efficiency is key. This is where the power of ADT feeds and integrated mobile charge capture comes into play, transforming the way you manage your rounds and optimizing your workflow.

What is an ADT Feed?

ADT stands for Admission, Discharge, and Transfer. An ADT feed is a real-time electronic data stream that broadcasts patient movement within a healthcare facility. Think of it as a live news wire for patient location and status. Every time a patient is admitted, discharged, or transferred within the hospital, the ADT system updates, sending a notification through the feed. This notification contains vital patient information, including:

• Patient demographics (name, date of birth, medical record number)
• Admission and discharge dates and times
• Current location within the hospital (room and bed number)
• Attending physician information
• Reason for admission (often included as a diagnostic code)

Why Rounding Physicians Need an ADT Feed

For rounding physicians, the ADT feed is more than just a data stream; it’s a crucial tool for efficient and effective patient management. Here’s why:

• Real-Time Patient Tracking: Imagine starting your rounds with a completely up-to-date patient list. No more outdated printouts or frantic calls to the nursing station. The ADT feed ensures that your patient list is always current, reflecting the latest admissions, discharges, and transfers. This real-time visibility prevents you from missing patients who need to be seen and reduces the risk of errors.
• Optimized Rounding Workflow: Knowing exactly where each patient is located within the hospital allows you to plan your rounds strategically. No more wasted time searching for patients or backtracking. You can optimize your route, seeing patients in a logical order and maximizing your efficiency. This is especially valuable in large hospitals or when managing multiple units.
• Improved Communication and Coordination: The ADT feed facilitates seamless communication between different healthcare providers and departments. Everyone has access to the same up-to-date patient information, minimizing confusion and ensuring smooth transitions of care. For example, if a patient is transferred from the ICU to a general medical floor, the ADT feed instantly notifies the relevant teams, ensuring a coordinated handoff.
• Enhanced Patient Safety: Accurate and timely information is crucial for patient safety. The ADT feed helps reduce the risk of errors such as treating the wrong patient or missing critical updates in a patient’s status. By providing a clear and current picture of patient movement, it contributes to a safer and more effective care environment.
• Streamlined Billing and Charge Capture: By integrating ADT data with charge capture systems, physicians can ensure accurate and timely billing. Knowing exactly when a patient was admitted and discharged allows for precise coding and billing, minimizing revenue leakage and administrative burden.

HybridChart: Leading the Way in Mobile Charge Capture and ADT Integration

Now, imagine combining the power of the ADT feed with a seamless mobile charge capture solution. This is where HybridChart excels. HybridChart is a leading platform in mobile charge capture designed specifically for rounding physicians. It streamlines the entire charge capture process, from patient encounter to billing submission, all within a user-friendly mobile interface.

Here’s how HybridChart integrates with ADT feeds to revolutionize your rounding workflow:

• Automated Patient Census: HybridChart seamlessly integrates with hospital ADT feeds, automatically populating your patient list with real-time data. No more manual data entry or reliance on outdated information. Your patient list is always current, reflecting the latest admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Location-Based Rounding: By leveraging ADT data, HybridChart provides location-based rounding capabilities. You can easily see where each patient is located within the hospital and plan your rounds accordingly, optimizing your route and maximizing your efficiency.
• Streamlined Charge Capture at the Bedside: With HybridChart’s mobile app, you can capture charges at the point of care, right at the patient’s bedside. This eliminates the need for paper charge slips or delayed data entry, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring accurate billing.
• Seamless Integration with Hospital Systems: HybridChart is designed for seamless integration with a wide range of hospital systems across the country. This connectivity ensures a smooth flow of data between the hospital’s ADT feed and HybridChart, providing a unified and efficient workflow.
• Improved Revenue Cycle Management: By automating charge capture and integrating with ADT feeds, HybridChart helps to improve revenue cycle management. Accurate and timely billing minimizes revenue leakage and reduces administrative burden, allowing you to focus on patient care.

The HybridChart Advantage

HybridChart is more than just a charge capture tool; it’s a comprehensive platform that streamlines your entire rounding workflow. By seamlessly integrating with hospital ADT feeds, HybridChart provides a powerful combination of real-time patient tracking, optimized rounding, and efficient charge capture. This translates to:

• Increased Efficiency: Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on patient care.
• Improved Accuracy: Reduce errors and ensure accurate billing.
• Enhanced Revenue Cycle Management: Maximize revenue and minimize administrative burden.
• Improved Patient Satisfaction: Provide more efficient and coordinated care.

By leveraging the power of ADT feeds and integrated mobile charge capture solutions like HybridChart, rounding physicians can optimize their workflow, improve patient care, and enhance their overall practice efficiency. Embrace the future of rounding and experience the difference.