Hospital Home Health Archives – February 1, 2006
February 1, 2006
View Archives Issues
-
Don't wait to prepare for pay for performance, get a head start now
Home health managers have to prepare for a pay-for-performance payment structure in 2007 if they accept Medicare patients. -
Loss of vision does not mean loss of independence
Home health nurses see it all of the time -- patients don't want to lose their independence so they don't tell anyone if they experience changes in their mobility, memory or vision. -
Health assessment should include vision questions
Because most home health patients are embarrassed to admit vision problems, it is important to include vision-related questions in a home health assessment. -
Caregivers benefit from education and support
For many patients dying of cancer, home is where they want to spend the last weeks of their lives. -
LegalEase: Handling non-compliant patients and caregivers
The non-compliance of home health and home medical equipment (HME) patients is legendary. Diabetic patients do not stick to their diets. -
Mold hospice visit to best practices model for care
One way for hospice managers to ensure their staffs are providing the highest quality care and following best practices is to define the optimal hospice visit and train staff to follow specific guidelines toward achieving that goal.