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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That number is expected to double by 2050, according to the U.S.

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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

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From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. The hearing officer will communicate the decision, in writing, to all parties. But occasionally circumstances may change such that it is no longer appropriate for the resident to continue to reside at the facility. 19 CSR 30-82.050(2)(A)-(F).

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How to Fix the Nursing Shortage and Address Burnout: Veteran Nurse Leader Has the Answers

Daily Nurse

We need to understand most nurses in acute care and long-term care settings now are novice nurses or nurses who have only been in the profession for a few years. We had to re-educate people quickly on working within a team model of care and how to facilitate delegation. We can drive quality patient outcomes.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

Meet Esther Conteh, BSN, MSN, Associate Vice President, Care Management at VNS Health, overseeing clinical care of VNS Health CHOICE Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) , and Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans. Our plans serve some of the most vulnerable communities in the city.

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Top Healthcare Career Resources Blogs of 2021

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Working for an agency as a nurse could see you working in rehab centers, inpatient psych units, group homes, long-term care facilities, and more. RVUs or Relative Value Units are part of the formula Medicare uses to quantify the complexity of work and expense a practice generates seeing patients.

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Invest in Wound Care Education To Avoid Legal Risks

Relias

Because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not reimburse healthcare organizations for costs associated with hospital- or facility-acquired pressure injuries, appropriate assessment at the time of admission is vital. Skillful Clinician Communication. Not communicating wound status to the responsible family member.