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What to do if you are a patient or have a loved one in the Emergency Room

New Thing Nurse

Upon arrival, a patient will be quickly registered in the computer system - this means that their name, DOB, and other personal data will be put in the computer to create a digital chart that medical providers will use to document their care. This is not when they ask for your health insurance. I am sorry.

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Documentation and Provider Standards Training

American Medical Compliance

Of course, there are many more reasons why clinical care documentation is necessary outside avoiding legal risk. A patient’s record serves as the only permanent documentation of their care as it changes over time and is a valuable source of information for emergency care, research, and quality control.

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Taking Care of Your Health While on the Move as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Having it means you can get care without delay. Remember that travel insurance supplements your health insurance, so ensure you have both. Travel insurance can cover broken bones, heart attacks, emergency transport, and more, so don’t leave home without it.

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

Telephone triage role Experienced nurses work in telephone triage within various settings (healthcare provider offices, outpatient care centers, telephone triage centers, poison control centers, crisis hotlines, managed care organizations, or health insurance companies) to assist patients and caregivers of infants, children, or dependent adults over (..)

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

The Maternity Care Action Plan has a range of initiatives — including the Birthing-Friendly designation — that span the following five areas: Coverage and access to care Data Quality of care Workforce Social supports Coverage and access to care The first section of the Maternity Care Action Plan addressed access to care.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs).