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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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Connect Care Scheduled Downtime and Fall Upgrade - Thursday September 12, 2024, 00:30-04:30

Connect Care Bytes Blog

On this occasion, all Connect Care production systems are affected, including Hyperdrive, Transfusion (WellSky), Content (Quanum), Dictation (Dragon Medical One), OBIX, MUSE and ECG Web, MyAHS Connect, and the Link Provider Portal. The next scheduled update will occur during downtime on Thursday, September 12, 2024, between 00:30 and 04:30.

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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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Behind the Screen But Not Behind the Scenes: Virtual Nurses Provide Clinical Support, Additional Expertise

Minority Nurse

Today, she is an assistant professor at UMass Chan Medical School and its Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts , and a senior telehealth consultant with Blue Cirrus Consulting, Greenville, South Carolina. The patient can often remain in their current unit and avoid transfer to an ICU.

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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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A Comprehensive Comparison Between HL7 vs. FHIR

Arkenea

This version of HL7 uses standardized messages such as medical orders, demographics, lab results, administrative activities, and financial details. Standard Data: The block encompasses the patient’s name, medical record number, gender, information about the care provider, birth date, etc.