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LTC Educator's Corner

Issue 7, December 7, 2009

• Ostomy, urological, and tracheostomy supplies: An easier approach to Part B billing

  Similar to Part A services, facilities can bill Part B ostomy, urological, and tracheostomy...

• Observations from the field: Proper hand washing techniques

  By: Frosini Rubertino, RN, CRNAC, C-NE, CDONA/LTC, Boot Camp Instructor As we discussed in a...

• CMS posts chapters of the RAI User's Manual

  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released chapters 1, 3, and 5 of the new RAI...

Issue 6, November 2, 2009

• CMS releases final MDS 3.0

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Issue 5, October 5, 2009

• A strong MDS team leads to a more accurate, efficient MDS process

  The role of MDS coordinator is vital to the viability and operating efficiency of nursing homes...

• Observations from the field: It's time to update your infection control policy and procedures

  By: Frosini Rubertino, RN, CRNAC, C-NE, CDONA/LTC, Boot Camp Instructor Hey there...

Issue 4, September 7, 2009

• Master the Medicare appeals process

  At one point or another, many SNFs will disagree with their fiscal intermediary’s (FI...

• Your Medicare Program: Communication is the key

  By: Frosini Rubertino, RN, CRNAC, C-NE, CDONA/LTC, Boot Camp Instructor   Medicare...

• Hot shot pop quiz

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• Hot shot pop quiz

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Issue 3, August 3, 2009

• Assessing pain in the elderly

  As a group, elderly individuals are frequently undermedicated. This is ironic because they often...

• Observations from the field: Staging pressure uclers

  By: Frosini Rubertino, RN, CRNAC, C-NE, CDONA/LTC, Boot Camp Instructor The National Pressure...

• Hot shot pop quiz

  atrivers@hcpro.com. Each correct answer will be entered into a drawing with a chance to win a...

Issue 2, July 1, 2009

• Staff education a key to reducing the risk of eye injuries

  Did you know that eye injuries occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day, with 1,000 of those...

• Staff education a key to reducing the risk of eye injuries

  Did you know that eye injuries occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day, with 1,000 of those...

• Observations from the field: Types of skin ulcers

  Determining the appropriate treatment for a skin ulcer is not as easy as one might think. Each has...

• Hot shot pop quiz

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Issue 1, May 13, 2009

• Stroke and nursing home residents

  Did you know? Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the US, affecting more than...

• Observations from the field: A case study in pain management

  Mrs. Z is a newly admitted 84-year-old who previously resided in an assisted living facility. ...

• Hot shot pop quiz

  TAKE THE QUIZ AND WIN! Do you know the answer to the question below? If so, submit your name and...