Ask the nursing expert: How can we improve collaboration to better help our hospice residents while avoiding...
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Amy Stewart
Feb 02, 2020
We received several survey citations for not collaborating with hospice. How can we improve collaboration to better help our hospice residents while avoiding citations?
Asking the nursing expert: Why should we avoid using list of commonly used diagnoses?
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Amy Stewart
Jan 05, 2020
Our facility has a list of commonly used diagnoses for newly admitted residents, but we are being told to avoid using such lists. Can you explain why this should be avoided?
Ask the nursing expert: What can I do to feel rejuvenated?
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Amy Stewart
Dec 05, 2019
I’ve been a director of nursing services for several years. I’m thinking of leaving due to burnout. What can I do to feel rejuvenated?
Ask the nursing expert: What tasks should the infection preventionist be assigned?
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Amy Stewart
Nov 11, 2019
What tasks should the infection preventionist be assigned? Specific tasks vary, depending on factors like program maturity, resident population, and number and types of infections present. You may want...
Ask the nursing expert: How does a significant change in status assessment impact Medicare Part A payment...
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Amy Stewart
Oct 17, 2019
How does an OBRA significant change in status assessment impact Medicare Part A payment under the Patient-Driven Payment Model? In the past, a significant change in status assessment (SCSA) could impact...
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Amy Stewart
Sep 06, 2019
I am a brand new director of nursing services. What processes and systems do I need to monitor regularly? To ensure residents receive high-quality care, the DNS must oversee clinical and resident systems,...
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Amy Stewart
Aug 01, 2019
We have several residents who fall frequently. How can we decrease the number of falls in our facility? Start by identifying residents who are at risk for falls. Add timely communication about those at...
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Amy Stewart
Jun 06, 2019
I’ve heard that nurse leaders are now using “stay interviews” to help boost staff retention. What are these and how should I implement them? Stay interviews are one-on-one conversations conducted...
Ask the Nursing Expert: Accuracy of Medicare Part A under PDPM
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Amy Stewart
May 01, 2019
The accuracy of the rates is based solely on the accuracy of the 5-Day PPS assessment and its supporting documentation, which will potentially set the rate for the entire Medicare stay.