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Only 22% of Americans Have Documented End-of-Life Wishes

Hospice News

A majority of people in the United States know the types of end-of-life care they wish to receive, but only 22% have documented their wishes. About 25% of those who have documented their wishes are white. The post Only 22% of Americans Have Documented End-of-Life Wishes appeared first on Hospice News. NYSE: CHE).

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Meticulous Documentation a Hospices Best Defense in HIS Audit Appeals

Hospice News

Hospices that are meticulous and vigilant with documentation see the best results when appealing payment cuts associated with Hospice Item Set (HIS) audits. This means hospices must move quickly to take action and should work to avoid documentation issues that could slow them down, according to Harris and Nowicki.

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Reason for referral: Documentation tips for therapists

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen. Today, I would like for us all to consider not merely the importance of documenting daily skilled care but also the reason for referral and the need for initiating services in the first place. How many times have we all heard those words? Limited safety awareness observed.”

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Hospice chaplain documentation webinar

Hospice Chaplaincy

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your visit documentation, this is a webinar for you. This webinar will be on Monday September 25th at 10:00am Central Standard Time. The registration fee is only $45.The The most scrutinized area for hospices by the U.S. centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is […]

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Emergency Documents

Chicago Caregiving

Be prepared for an emergency by compiling these key documents in a safe, easily accessible location. Trusted loved ones also need to have access to financial information so if money is not available for care, they have the necessary documents to apply for state-funded services. Documents and storage. No one is scrambling.”.

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Documenting Caregiver Experiences

Chicago Caregiving

Rebecca Berman : Since the early 1980s, I have been doing research and program evaluation to document, explore and better understand the experiences of older adults and the family members, spouses, and friends who care for them. The post Documenting Caregiver Experiences appeared first on Chicago Caregiving.

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Do You Need to Learn Hospice GIP Documentation? [Expert Tips]

Hospice Nurse Hero

One of these skills is understanding and completing hospice GIP documentation. In this article, we’ll explore why you need to learn General Inpatient (GIP) documentation and explore patient scenarios where GIP might be necessary. Plus, I’ll explain when GIP care is appropriate and when it’s not.