Long-Term Care Survey Alert
CLIP 'N' SAVE:
Give Your Facility's Pain Assessment A Check-Up
Published on Thu Apr 27, 2006
Are your pain assessments covering these critical bases?
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Long-Term Care Survey Alert
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Nail Down Wound Dx Before Surveyors Nail You With F314 Or F309 Tags
Follow these key clues that pressure isn't the culprit in creating a wound.
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Use A Risk Management Approach To Address Residents' Sexuality
Following the right policies and procedures can stave off a survey disaster.
Does your facility have [...] - RESIDENT ASSESSMENT:
Ask The Right Questions To Answer Whether Residents Can Consent To Sex
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The [...] - RESIDENT SAFETY:
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Staff may have the elusive answers.
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Take notes on this facility's best practice pain management strategies.
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Keep Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan From Breaking Down
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