The Impact of Patient Empowerment
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Medical professionals have responsibilities that extend far beyond the hospital walls. Once patients are discharged, it is in their own hands to manage their condition and hopefully avoid readmission. But, it is the hospital’s responsibility to adequately prepare patients for this...
What's in Your Nursing Bag?
Do you have home health forms on what nurses should carry in their nursing bags for home health visits? If not...use ours!
Recommended supplies for home health nursing bags:
- Current compact-sized drug reference book
- Current home health care handbook
6 Ways to Improve Face to Face for Home Health
In its February 2018 newsletter CGS Medicare reports that many physician certifications do not contain a statement documenting the date of the face-to-face for home health encounter. Most providers utilize the CMS485 form for the plan of care and physician certification. Does your...
OASIS D - M2020 Oral Medications Management
Include the following evidence-based OASIS C/C1 best clinical practices for (M2020) Management of Oral Medications: the patient's current ability to prepare and take all oral medications reliably and safely, including administration of the correct dosage at the appropriate...
The Benefits of Patient Portals
Patient portals are becoming increasingly important tools in the healthcare system, for both providers and patients. As electronic health records (EHRs) take the place of traditional paper records, many people are using portals as a way to access their records. But, using patient...
Home Health Forms: Consent for Application of Restraints
Your Agency should have home health forms, policies and procedures regarding the consent and application of restraints.
What Caregivers Should Know
Restraints are methods used by trained caregivers to stop or limit a patient's movement. Restraints may be used without the patient's...
Discharge Planning – Patients Discharged on Antibiotics
Readmission Risk – Patients Discharged on Antibiotics
