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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

While the plan of care is always the number one area for citations, care coordination consistently ranks right up there,” said SimiTree Compliance Senior Manager Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore. At a minimum, each patient’s medical record should reflect care team coordination at the following time points: Start of care.

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

Relias

Utilizing data from the most recent three calendar years, the PEPPER offers providers specific Medicare data statistics for discharges or services that may be vulnerable to improper payments. The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities. Home health agencies. Reducing audit risks.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses Nurses specializing in bone marrow transplants are dedicated to delivering intensive care prior to, during, and following the transplant procedure. Hospitals and Cancer Centers In hospitals and cancer centers, oncology nurses work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.