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Long-Term Care Survey Alert

Clip & Save ~ Check Out This Handy Checklist For Bedfast Residents

Published on Sat Jul 21, 2007

Source: Developed through the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization program.

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Resident Assessment ~ Check Out This Useful, Time-Saving 'Identity Assessment'
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Best Practices ~ Don't Be Too Fast To Accept Residents Becoming Bedfast
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Continuing Education ~ Take Advantage Of These 5 MDS And Clinical Care Audioconferences
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Clip & Save ~ Check Out This Handy Checklist For Bedfast Residents

Source: Developed through the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization program.

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Survey News To Use ~ CMS has clarified the dimensions for allowable gaps in corridor doors for fire safety.
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