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During my years working in home health, and all the agencies with which I have been associated have had a Quality Assurance Program (QA). Most state licensing programs and accrediting organizations require home health agencies to have a quality assurance … Keep Reading
Often while admitting patients, and on subsequent visits during medication management, I have run into a familiar scenario. The time comes to assess the medication regimen, and like Sherlock Holmes, I begin asking questions. Once it is established that I … Keep Reading
ICD-10 will be here in a few short months. The deadline for implementation is October 1, 2014. Have you begun your ICD-10 implementation plan yet? Do you know where to start? It is a very daunting task and overwhelming just … Keep Reading
Home Health agencies are learning to do more with less with all the cutbacks in reimbursement. The upcoming sequestration, which cuts Medicare reimbursements to health care providers by 2%, makes it even more imperative for home health agencies to find … Keep Reading
The use of honey in wound care dates back millennia. There are records of the Sumerians using honey in wound care as far back as 4,000 years ago with the Egyptians improving upon this method by impregnating different materials with … Keep Reading
The Final Rule that was published November 8, 2012, will implement several changes beginning on January 1, 2013. Among these changes are: Limitation of resolved conditions that can be coded in M1024 Clarification of Face to Face Encounter Guidelines Therapy … Keep Reading
There is an updated version of this article available here. Accurate completion of the OASIS assessment is important for home health clinicians. Unfortunately, some clinicians have had no training, minimal training or have been given incorrect information. The Director of … Keep Reading
Home care providers (HCP) are exposed to many different situations as they perform home visits. Living conditions vary from home to home, ranging from clean to filthy, and we care for patients in the home setting with every imaginable disease, … Keep Reading
Recently, the Final Rule set the implementation date of ICD-10 for April 1, 2014. Although this is over a year away, agencies should begin to make preparations now for a smooth transition from ICD-9. ICD-9 was developed by the World … Keep Reading
The effects of exercise has been researched extensively and proven over and over to benefit all ages. Exercise keeps your muscles and bones strong, decreases tension, aids in the management and prevention of certain diseases and gives you an overall … Keep Reading
Our most recent hurricane, Hurricane Isaac, reminded us of the importance of the Home Health Agency Emergency Preparedness Plan. As managers of our patients’ health and well-being we are responsible for preparing ourselves and our patients for emergency situations. Knowing … Keep Reading
Depression in the elderly often goes undetected although it is a real and common problem. The elderly have a unique set of circumstances that can precipitate depression. They are more likely to be widowed, they may have to move from … Keep Reading
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