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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

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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. Documentation in the medical record. In the two weeks leading up to the date of recertification. Involve all members of the care team.

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Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing

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Specialized health care may include evaluation, identification, and treatment of injuries, collection of biological and physical evidence, legal documentation of injuries, and, sometimes, participation in legal court proceedings. Are there evidence-based guidelines forensic nurses must follow ?

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

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The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities. This information is critical for targeted training for staff who need to skill up in this area. Your work may uncover specific care providers who may need additional education and training to improve documentation and reduce associated risk,” she said.