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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.

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Closed Hospital Owes Former Employees $2 Million in Alleged Wage Theft

Scrubs

“Madera Community Hospital is dedicated to continuing services to our patients that are in the hospital and will ensure that they are safely transferred or discharged,” the hospital said in a statement earlier this year.

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Understanding Transitional Care Management in Reducing Readmissions

Guideway Care

By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions. Effective TCM programs include key components such as comprehensive discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and patient education, which collectively enhance patient engagement and outcomes.

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Texas Jury Renders $10 Million Verdict in Novel Corporate Practice of Medicine Case

Healthcare Law Insights blog

1] The purpose of the prohibition is to ensure licensed physicians are free to exercise independent medical judgment in the best interest of the patient without the undue influence of the corporate bottom line. [2] 2] For years the physician group that filed suit (all board-certified hospitalists) had a direct contract with a hospital system.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. Mr. Salzo is triaged, assessed by an ED nurse, examined by an ED provider, and admitted to a Medical-Surgical Unit. Conclusion Mr. Salzo, transferred to an oncology unit, begins cancer treatment. and HgB- 7.2

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Connect Care Scheduled Downtime - Thursday October 10, 2024, 00:30-04:30

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Documentation : Use paper forms or eScription for essential documentation for procedures or intervention results and reports. DOWNTIME” (SmartPhrase) to complete the chart element, indicating that content is available elsewhere in the chart.

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A Comprehensive Guide to HL7 Messages

Arkenea

In most cases, this data belongs to different medical institutions that process and store it in isolated pools that are poorly structured. Leading medical institutions utilize various IT systems to manage and operate their diagnostic, treatment, and administrative services.