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BREAKING: CMS to mandate COVID vaccines for nursing home …

WebCMS McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs will be required to have all staff vaccinated …

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The PREP Act and State Laws: COVID-19 in Long-Term Care

WebThe PREP Act was first passed in 2005 in response to the Avian Flu and is meant for use in public health emergencies. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the …

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Facts About Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

WebA pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence. Areas most at risk include the sacrum (tailbone), …

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The Five-Step Process for Assessing Quality of Care

WebThe steps of the process may not always be linear, but the approach typically includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. 1. Assessment …

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11 Risk Factors for Infections Among the Elderly

WebRisk factors for infections among the elderly are a focus of many long-term care (LTC) facility medical malpractice lawsuits. Infections in long-term care facilities are …

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Cloning in EHR can lead to fraud, patient harm

WebEHR-RELATED FRAUD AND ABUSE. Cloning has been identified as a problem area by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and for years has cautioned that …

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The Basics of Preventing Infection in Long Term Care Facilities

WebInfections pose a significant threat to the frail elderly in long-term care settings, often resulting in life-altering complications, including death. Infection control …

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Medical Legal Solutions Excelas Medical Record …

WebBest fall prevention strategies for older adults. JAMA report evaluates interventions to prevent falls. Excelas provides medical legal solutions and performs …

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Trends for 2023 – Health Information Management Industry

WebThe American Health Information Management Association presented a webinar titled “The State of the HI Industry: 2023 Key Trends.”. Industry experts including …

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Medical Record Analysis

WebMedical Record Analysis. Buried within the hundreds to thousands of pages of your medical records are the facts you need to build a solid defense. Our medical legal …

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Industry Experts: Long-Term Care Issues Post-COVID

WebBackground. The Public Health Emergency was issued by HHS on January 31, 2020, with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) quickly following with …

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Medical Record Retrieval

WebMedical Records. Even with the efficiency of electronic medical records (EMR) systems, medical record retrieval and organization can be tedious and time-consuming, …

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10 Nutritional Considerations for Long-Term Care Residents

Web10 Considerations for Nutritional Health in Elderly Patients. The nursing facility’s team, including staff, dieticians, and oral therapists, should consider the …

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What Is A Kennedy Terminal Ulcer

WebSometimes, when a person approaches the end of life, multi-organ failure begins to occur. And sometimes, such organ failure includes the largest organ of the …

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A Look at Long-term Care Litigation and Liability Risks

WebThe Aon report warns long-term care providers that they should expect to see a 3% uptick in total claims frequency coupled with another 3% climb in the average …

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7 Ways to Adjust Nursing Home Patient Care Plans After a Fall

WebFalls are an enormous issue in long-term care facilities, and are often at the heart of lawsuits against care providers. The medical record is a crucial tool for the …

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All Ulcers Are Not the Same: Arterial Ulcers

WebThere are several other types of ulcers that are not pressure-related, including venous stasis ulcers, neurotrophic (diabetic) ulcers, and arterial ulcers. Unlike pressure …

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