Ask the treatment expert about … routine interventions
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 05, 2018
Is it necessary to document on the care plan the routine interventions we provide, such as a pressure-redistribution mattress or daily skin inspection?
How to do it… Documenting bathing info
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect.
Hourly pay for nursing home registered nurses and licensed practical nurses ticked up in 2018, according to the latest version of the industry’s largest salary survey.
Ask the payment expert about … the Drug Regimen Review quality measure
By
Patricia Boyer
Sep 05, 2018
What do I need to know about the Drug Regimen Review quality measure that goes into effect Oct. 1?
Ask the care expert about … bed recommendations and entrapment
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 05, 2018
We are updating our beds and are possibly adding an assessment to be sure our residents are not at risk for entrapment. Do you have any guidelines for bed recommendations?
Feeling the pressure
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2018
“This is going to be the wave of the future.”
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 5
Sep 05, 2018
AHRQ to survey nursing homes on patient safety issues … Long-term care real estate investment trust may get pulled from NYSE for low stock price … Weight loss in elderly tied to increased risk...
Call center to help New England provider manage patient follow-ups
Aug 29, 2018
Royal Health Group has partnered with Nexus Health Resources to begin using its Nexus Health Call Center to make post-discharge, patient follow-up calls. Royal, with senior care locations in Massachusetts...
Survey: Group purchasing orgs deliver savings
Aug 29, 2018
Members of The Healthcare Supply Chain Association say group-purchasing organizations deliver critical cost savings to providers, increase competition and transparency, and help propel healthcare improvements,...