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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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CNOs Share Their Hopes (And Fears) for Virtual Nursing

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I believe that our future will continue to incorporate virtual nurses as a way to transfer knowledge from more seasoned nurses to our newer nursing workforce. It can also reduce the workload at the bedside by having remote nurses do admissions, discharges, and answer questions virtually.

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

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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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Using Gemba Walks to Improve Staff Communication

Emerging RN Leader

With increasing patient volumes, throughput within a facility can be a major pain point in facilitating timely admissions, discharges, and transfers. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Improving communication across departments is often a key concern when discussing conflict areas in leadership programs.

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Is A Health Unit Coordinator Job Hard?

We Care Online

Managing admissions, transfers and discharges. Health Unit Coordinators perform crucial administrative functions in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, freeing up medical staff to spend more time with patients. Common tasks include: Managing patient records. Arranging appointments for tests and procedures.

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Understanding Transitional Care Management in Reducing Readmissions

Guideway Care

Effective TCM programs include key components such as comprehensive discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and patient education, which collectively enhance patient engagement and outcomes. Initiatives such as Project RED and BOOST augment care transitions by conducting follow-up calls with patients.

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Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 2: Catch Up Dictations

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Dictate any pre-launch admission or transfer notes Launch 8 inpatient facilities are supported for dictation of admission histories, transfer notes, consultation reports and discharge summaries. Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024.