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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

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Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. These can range from the need for custodial care to a desire to avoid personal challenges.

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Invest in Wound Care Education To Avoid Legal Risks

Relias

Carefully assessing on admission. Keeping accurate documentation. Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. Deliberate Wound Documentation.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

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Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. The documentation and coding are appropriate on our end.

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Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 7: Support Cutover Activities

Connect Care Bytes Blog

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.

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Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 7: Support Cutover Activities

Connect Care Bytes Blog

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.

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Understanding the PEPPER Can Reduce Home Health and Skilled Nursing Audit Risks

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Long‐term acute care hospitals. Short-term acute care hospitals. Admission source. Your work may uncover specific care providers who may need additional education and training to improve documentation and reduce associated risk,” she said. Home health agencies. Inpatient psychiatric facilities.