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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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Navigating Ethical End-of-Life Care in a Long-Term Care Setting

We Care Online

Today we are going to explore the ethical considerations surrounding end of life care in the long term care setting. We will delve in to the complex and sensitive decisions faced by healthcare professionals as they strive to provide compassionate and dignified care to their residents.

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Is getting people off weight loss medications the right move?

The Healthcare Blog

By RICHARD FRANK Demand for GLP-1 medications soared last year and shows no signs of stopping in 2024. Employers and health plans are understandably anxious about how long they should expect to pay for these pricey drugs. While GLP-1 medications produce nearly miraculous outcomes in some people, they’re no quick fix.

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Medical Assistant vs. Nursing: Understanding the Key Differences

MedQuest College

Two common career paths in healthcare are medical assisting and nursing. While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. Scope of Practice One of the primary differences between medical assistants and nurses is their scope of practice.

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The Role of Medical Assistants in Efficient Healthcare Delivery

Northwest Suburban College

Medical Assistants play a vital role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services. As valuable members of healthcare teams, they contribute to the smooth functioning of medical practices by providing essential support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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4 Tips for Working with Older Patients as a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

Working in the medical field provides so many rewarding opportunities. The ability to help patients get the care they need and support them every step of the way makes all the challenges worth it. Let’s look at some helpful tips you can use if you’re interested in taking on a role in senior care.

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Wound Care Education Can Maximize PDPM Reimbursements

Relias

In a recent Relias webinar , Sue Grafton, RN, BSN, CWON, Clinical Support Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical, said that nurses might sometimes feel uncomfortable discussing the financial side of patient care decisions. Care planning starts with an assessment and documentation of the wound. Build clinical excellence.