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7 Steps To Prevent Pressure Sores

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all health facilities in the Medicare program to track and report data reflecting pressure injury development on all clients. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s patient safety tool, Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals , also provides helpful guidance.

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New Peripartum Depression Study Shows Gap Between Screening and Outcomes

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Elise Valdes, PhD, is the primary author; I am maternal patient safety lead; and my colleague, Rola Aamar, PhD, is one of the leads in behavioral health at Relias. Our study examined results of a survey of both acute care and behavioral health team members who worked with pregnant and post-pregnant patients.

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Indian Health Service Funding: Grants and Financial Opportunities for Tribal Healthcare

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Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements Tribal health programs can enroll as Medicaid and Medicare providers to receive reimbursements for eligible services.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Patient safety and monitoring requirements At home ketamine is administered by the patient with little oversight, which makes compliance difficult. Reside in the U.S.

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Elevating Care Quality: The Role of Competency Assessments and Evaluations

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Whether its skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or home health agencies, regulatory bodies require that healthcare providers demonstrate competency in delivering patient care. The return on investment (ROI) extends beyond compliance and risk mitigation it also improves patient care, workforce retention, and operational efficiency.

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Nurse-Midwives: Solution for Maternity Care Deserts?

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No hospitals or birth centers offering obstetric care. While still having too few hospitals/birth centers, an increase to over just 60 OB providers per 10,000 births would change a county’s designation from maternity care desert to low-access. This version includes additional information for hospitals and health systems.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

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A well-designed care coordination process benefits patients, providers, and payer organizations. Improved care quality and patient safety, reduced readmissions and ER visits, and lower healthcare costs are just some of the positive outcomes of effective care coordination. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

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