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The Role of Social Service Designees in Long-Term Care: Supporting Residents and Families

We Care Online

In long-term care facilities, a dedicated team of professionals works together to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to residents. Let’s explore what a Social Service Designee does and why their role is so important in the long-term care setting. What is a Social Service Designee?

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Is getting people off weight loss medications the right move?

The Healthcare Blog

Deprescribing may also be necessary when a patient has a change in their health circumstances: a pregnancy, major surgery, or other condition where going off the drug is advisable in their short or long-term care plan. That’s not how ethical medicine is practiced.

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Medical Assistant vs. Nursing: Understanding the Key Differences

MedQuest College

Nurses, on the other hand, have a broader scope of practice and are licensed healthcare professionals who can provide direct patient care, assess patients’ health status, develop care plans, administer medications, and perform medical procedures. They may specialize in areas such as podiatry, ophthalmology, or dermatology.

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4 Tips for Working with Older Patients as a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

Some of these topics are: Long-term care Advanced care planning Issues with driving Urinary incontinence Mental health issues Elder abuse Social isolation Sexual health Substance abuse End-of-life care considerations Consider Our Medical Assistant Program Working with older patients can bring joy to both the patients and medical professionals.

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The Role of Medical Assistants in Efficient Healthcare Delivery

Northwest Suburban College

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. Patient Education and Follow-up Care Medical Assistants play a crucial role in patient education and follow-up care.

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How to Prepare for an Ice Storm: Essential Tips to Stay Safe and Warm

Relias

The weight of ice can bring down power lines, leaving hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities without electricity. Ice-covered roads can delay staff from reaching work and prevent ambulances from transporting patients in need of urgent care. One of the greatest concerns during an ice storm is power failure.

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Wound Care Education Can Maximize PDPM Reimbursements

Relias

Care planning starts with an assessment and documentation of the wound. Make sure they speak with the physicians to understand what code they need to use. A comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of the patient can increase NTA points and your reimbursement. Build clinical excellence.