Several years ago, while performing chart reviews in a post-acute care center, I came across a nurse’s note that was amazing. The note went into great detail, how the resident was doing, complete vital signs, the resident’s appetite, bowel status, hydration, etc. I was so impressed that I talked to the nurse and told her “great job”! Later that day, …
Shocking title, shocking truth! After years of educating, preaching, citing, and mourning, many centers continue to utilize unapproved, unsafe, devices on resident beds. If this isn’t you, congratulations, you are accepting the responsibility of providing appropriate care for your residents. If this is you, or worse if you aren’t sure, it is time to take action! In a recent article …
Are you geared up and ready to roll on October 24, 2022? If you are a skilled nursing center, you need to be! If you are asking “what is Phase 3,” we have a huge problem lol! A little background, the new RoPs were rolled out in phases: Phase 1 – November 28, 2016 Phase 2 – November 28, 2017 …
