Relias

JANUARY 19, 2024

Managing hundreds of regulations that inform your post-acute care organization’s compliance requirements is complex. Automate documentation One of the key challenges in compliance management is the extensive documentation required to demonstrate adherence to regulations. Federal and state regulations change frequently.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many post-acute care agencies continue to use outdated paper-based evaluation processes, which are difficult to track and prone to errors. With the right tools, you can streamline the process, minimize errors, and provide quality care to your patients and residents. “CMS Bureau of Labor Statistics , more than 2.6

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 25, 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.

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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.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Long‐term acute care hospitals. Short-term acute care hospitals. Your work may uncover specific care providers who may need additional education and training to improve documentation and reduce associated risk,” she said. The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities.

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Despite the many headaches caused by a growing clinical documentation burden, it’s great to know that the best EHR systems are improving. In fact, KLAS ranked MEDITECH as the top EHR software for acute care in small hospitals (EPIC took that title for hospitals with 150+ beds).

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Comprehensive education for home health staff is vital to boost performance under HHVBP, observed Relias Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN. Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. Documentation in the medical record. Document all coordination.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

In post-acute care, workforce competency directly impacts care quality, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. To ensure that employees are qualified at the time of hire and continue to develop their skills over time, post-acute care organizations must implement effective competency assessments and competency evaluations.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider automating administrative tasks from patient scheduling appointment, supporting clinical decision making based on patient data across the continuum of care and regardless of site of care, easing clinical documentation, and providing real-time understanding of risks and areas for improvement.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Ensure incidents are documented and promptly addressed. Key action items: Train managers on how to handle reports of violence and support affected staff. Hold regular team meetings where issues can be openly discussed.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To best position the nursing home for the most successful outcome at the appeal hearing, the facility must follow specific rules and requirements as it discharges or transfers the resident and the facility must ensure it documents all necessary facts along the way. What documentation is required before sending the notice of discharge?

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Results documented in AONL’s Quantifying Nurse Manager Impact report showed a measurable return on investment for developing more nurse leaders to improve retention and quality of care and reduce overtime costs.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

All information submitted to OHCA in connection with a material change transaction will be treated as a public record unless the submitting party identifies documents or information as confidential and OHCA accepts the designation of confidentiality.

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Relias

JUNE 2, 2022

Creating this type of formal document sends a message that lateral violence is not tolerated within the organization. Organizations should develop zero-tolerance policies that clearly define a workplace code of conduct as well as consequences for those who break that code. Create Open Lines of Communication.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Journal of Nursing Education published a research article documenting the history and use of the expression, “Nurses eat their young.” Carefully document every detail of each instance of bullying. The expression refers to the generational phenomenon of bullying behaviors experienced and then reenacted by nurses on others.

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Relias

MAY 13, 2024

Nurses’ responsibilities For nurses specifically, managing shoulder dystocia includes: Alerting all appropriate members of the obstetric care team for situational awareness Applying primary maneuvers Assisting the provider as necessary with secondary maneuvers Regularly communicating the time to the team Briefing and debriefing with the team to thoroughly (..)

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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.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Providing consistent, evidence-based care and thorough documentation. Avoiding penalties and legal risks that go along with inaccurate assessments, incomplete documentation, and preventable pressure injuries. Minimize Risk and Liability.

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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.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

For some older clients, you must be the one to check and recognize the signs of a pressure sore’s development when performing perineal care, providing showers, or performing other assessments of skin integrity. All such checks should be documented as well.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation. Missing documentation can cause rework for revenue cycle staff. If this isn’t documented in the record, it delays the authorization — and therefore, delays patient care,” said Budri.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I knew that I needed a strong nursing background if I was going to manage patients independently, so I decided to work for two years in critical care before going to the L&D Nurse Manager every week and asking her if I had enough experience yet to be hired as an L&D nurse. And finally, one day, she said I did!

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Relias

JULY 4, 2023

This coordinated partnership requires a joint effort toward the common goal of accurate charges, identification and resolution of any discrepancies, and signed documentation indicating completion. Charging occurs in the clinical departments, but patient accounting acts as the gatekeeper.

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Relias

APRIL 27, 2023

Some health plans are refusing to pay claims due to missing documentation to support the need for a procedure. Managed care specialists, denial specialists, and information services staff can help get the word out about such unexpected issues. It’s hard even for experts to keep up. Some payers are deliberately capricious,” said Kraus.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Rarely does a single provider or clinician handle every aspect of a patient’s care. Higher patient satisfaction : The USF study found “significant relationships” between the transformational leadership style and higher patient satisfaction in four separate studies in acute care and home healthcare settings.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

The formal service system requires the identification and documentation of clinically defined symptoms and problems. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM-5 ™) is currently the most common tool used for that purpose. In these situations, your role is to be an advocate for the older adult.

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Relias

JANUARY 28, 2022

Therapists have a strong foundational knowledge of evidence-based practices in wound care and, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, can provide instrumental support for effective wound care management.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Role of Technology in Supporting Patient Advocacy Technological advancements have significantly bolstered the efforts in patient advocacy by enhancing care delivery and fostering better communication among healthcare providers. Ready to experience the benefits of patient advocacy for your healthcare organization?

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Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

You might have millennials looking to start their career, RNs with decades of experience, or seasoned acute clinicians that are new to the post-acute care space. The seasoned staff members may just need a refresher on the latest practice, whereas someone with less experience might need in-depth instruction on trach care.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is happening even though clinical documentation supports medical necessity and the stay meets the ’2-midnight’ rule per CMS guidelines ,” said Jennifer Ward, CRCS, denial specialist supervisor for patient financial services revenue integrity at Sharp HealthCare. Some Medicare Advantage plans are denying authorization for hospitalization.

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Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That means making sure they are compliant with all required training, are up to date on evidence-based practices, and have the knowledge and skills to consistently provide high-quality care. You want to be sure your team helps patients get better at elements such as mobility and taking medications correctly.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A robust healthcare learning management platform can help IHS document and report its learning activities and outcomes to demonstrate accountability and quality improvement.

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Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

Determining the levels of your clinical ladder program The levels of a clinical ladder may vary depending on the specific design and objectives of the program, but they generally follow a common progression from novice to expert previously documented by researchers.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In other words, having competent staff to provide specialty care is now essential to document that you are providing the range of care needed by a specific patient rather than focusing on the amount of therapy provided. The regulations focus on serving holistic patient needs, as opposed to therapy service thresholds.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Providing patients with written documentation that they can take home is also important and helps further alleviate feelings of confusion or unease. Ensure cleanliness No patient wants to receive care in an environment that doesn’t appear safe and sanitary.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Enhance your nurse retention programs — Each year, our Nurse Salary Research Report documents exactly what nurses say they want in their workplace of choice. Increase the likelihood that your nurses will stay by focusing on communication and collaboration.

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