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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In certain cases, nursing homes may discharge or transfer a resident even if the resident does not consent to the discharge or transfer – this is known as an “involuntary discharge” or an “involuntary transfer.” In this case, the resident has the right to appeal the involuntary discharge or transfer. 19 CSR 30-82.050(3).

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Communication Failure Between Pulmonologist, Nurses Leads to Malpractice Claim

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Communication issues are the root cause of many medical malpractice cases. This includes communication between providers as well as communication with patients. In this case we look at how the failure of a pulmonologist to communicate with nurses resulted in a bad outcome for the patient. .

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Communication Failure Between Pulmonologist, Nurses Leads to Malpractice Claim

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Communication issues are the root cause of many medical malpractice cases. This includes communication between providers as well as communication with patients. In this case we look at how the failure of a pulmonologist to communicate with nurses resulted in a bad outcome for the patient. .

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HR Clinic – Managing Staff Consultations and Changes (Questions and Answers)

Practice Index

When do you start it/how is it communicated? For the transferor that means consulting with the staff who are about to transfer, as well as any other existing/continuing employees who might be affected by the transfer. This must be provided at least 28 days before the transfer. You can’t transfer 60% of a person!

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

In many diagnosis-related closed claims, a lack of sound documentation supporting the decision-making process of the treating NP or other staff members under the NP’s supervision hindered the case’s legal defense. Common missing or incomplete documentation noted in the dataset included: Lack of a complete patient and family history.

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Understanding the Role of a Restorative Aide in Long-Term Care

We Care Online

Mobility Support: They assist residents with safe movement, whether it’s transferring them from bed to wheelchair, helping them walk, or supporting them during physical therapy sessions. Documentation and Communication: Keeping accurate records of each resident’s progress is essential.

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The case for dictating clinical notes during patient visits

Mobius MD

Most doctors wish they could spend less time documenting care and more time providing it. Let’s review the benefits of mobile medical dictation and help you decide if real-time dictation is the right documentation workflow for your practice. In this way, patient communication doubles as documentation time.