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Know the post-acute providers who care for your patients
Before you can give patients the information they need to make a good decision, you need to know something about the facilities on the list you give the patients. -
Giving families the information they need to make a good decision
Many families spend more time and energy researching the best microwave oven to buy than they spend choosing a post-acute facility for their loved ones -
CMS offers to settle appeals of patient status claim denials
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has made a one-time offer to hospitals to settle pending appeals of patient status claim denials for 68% of the net payable amount. -
Home Health Care - A Key Component of Discharge Planning
Home care is an important intervention to consider for virtually every patient you discharge to home. By using the strategies discussed above, you can increase your percentage of patients going home with this important service. Remember to assess every patient on admission and to reassess every patient daily. -
Stop CAUTI program aims for 25% cut in hospitals
There are two angles of attack to cutting catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates by 25%, and the harder approach involves changing provider behavior. -
Identification of Patients for Referral to Home Care Services
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Follow these steps to enhanced recovery
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Regional anesthesia touted for pediatric knees
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Give options: Register online or at kiosk
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Tool integrates caregivers into the discharge plan