Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Related preparations include: General inpatient : Make sure that all dictations are complete and signed; use dictation (eScription) for all admissions, transfers and consults between now and launch, if possible, so that transition notes at launch can refer to recent documentation in Netcare.

Acute Care

Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

How do I manage orders for Long-Term Care/Supportive Living patients on dialysis?

Long Term Care

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Depending on your facility type, prioritize the restoration of critical functions, such as emergency care, dialysis, or long-term care services. Document recovery expenses for reimbursement Keep detailed records of all recovery costs, including temporary staffing, repairs, transportation, and equipment replacement.

Transfers

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians must be able to focus on detail, ensuring the correct medication dispensement and documentation. – Long-term care facilities: Pharmacy Technicians in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, dispense medications to residents, often requiring specialized knowledge of geriatric pharmaceutical care.

Long Term Care

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Compliance requirements and best practices for emergency preparedness Compliance with the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule involves more than creating a plan it requires ongoing maintenance and documentation. Track and document compliance activities. Identify and close knowledge gaps.

Best Practices

Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

Whether its skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or home health agencies, regulatory bodies require that healthcare providers demonstrate competency in delivering patient care. Regulatory readiness and compliance Regulatory audits and surveys require documented evidence of staff competency.

Acute Care

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The program expanded to include long-term care facilities in 1998 and moved beyond the borders of the United States to an international Magnet movement in 2000 as the new century began. In 2002, a final name change to the Magnet Recognition Program was initiated, and here we are some 22 years later. .

Unit Organization and Environment

Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In these situations, your role is to be an advocate for the older adult.

Long Term Care

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Your work may uncover specific care providers who may need additional education and training to improve documentation and reduce associated risk,” she said. .” Richardson suggests engaging a broader interdisciplinary team, including Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinators, to offer differing viewpoints when analyzing the report.

Acute Care

We Care Online

MAY 1, 2024

Today we are going to explore the ethical considerations surrounding end of life care in the long term care setting. We will delve in to the complex and sensitive decisions faced by healthcare professionals as they strive to provide compassionate and dignified care to their residents.

Long Term Care

Relias

MAY 1, 2022

Keeping accurate documentation. Along with a thorough assessment, complete documentation of clinical findings at the start is vital to protecting your facility against liability down the road. Aware of Wound Care Liability Risks. Lacking a consistent system for documenting routine care, such as repositioning.

Documentation

CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Training Focus: Upskilling in both administrative and clinical areas can prepare employees for this multifaceted role, with specific training in lab procedures, patient interaction, and medical documentation.

Sterilization

Relias

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You can provide consistent care if you have accurate documentation of your patient’s care at the hospital. Care planning starts with an assessment and documentation of the wound. Diagnosing wounds correctly is critical for the best patient outcomes and accurate documentation for reimbursement purposes.

Documentation