Remove 2020 Remove Communication Remove Medicare
article thumbnail

Home Health CoPs Update: New Opportunities for OTs

Relias

OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). Under previous rules, an OT was not authorized by Medicare to conduct an initial assessment in home health. OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

article thumbnail

Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

According to a 2020 study by Dietz and colleagues, over 5.4 Potential barriers to quality care for patients with ASD include a patient’s inability to effectively communicate their needs to providers, sensory issues worsened by the overstimulating hospital environment, and a lack of specialized ASD training among healthcare providers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Document your patient care assessments, observations, communications, and actions in an objective, timely, accurate, complete, and appropriate manner.

article thumbnail

The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

The emergency decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 17, 2020 (and retroactively in effect beginning March 6, 2020) to pay for telehealth visits outside of rural areas has eased physician concern. CPT codes for billing purposes are available.

article thumbnail

Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

Safe, effective, and timely discharge requires good communication among the healthcare team, the patient, and the family. According to a study by Meo and colleagues, effective healthcare team member communication during daily rounds can help reduce length of stay by 21%. Confirm the patient’s pharmacy. Is the pharmacy open?

article thumbnail

The Exec: What Nursing Practice Redesign, or Evolution, Looks Like at Indiana University Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

Care models had not wavered much since hospitals became medicalized in the early 20 th century, and particularly since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were created in 1965, says Jason Gilbert, PhD MBA RN NEA-BC , executive vice president and chief nurse executive, Indiana University Health.

article thumbnail

Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

Relias

In 2020, our partners from ANCOR reported that average yearly turnover rates for DSPs had reached 42.8% Because CMS is a federal agency, community providers cannot simply raise their prices or shift costs to create higher DSP wages. Use open and transparent communication strategies. But what exactly makes a good supervisor?

Medicaid 105