OASIS Alert
PREPARE YOUR STAFF FOR PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION
OASIS C preparation now will save you stress and money come September..
Pressure ulcers are always a concern, but will become more so when OASIS C arrives. You can combine these two topics for a power-packed inservice plan.
• Hold that Medication: Recognize the Risk of Pressure Ulcers Before You Medicate. Tues. June 9, 1 p.m. ET. Don’t underestimate what some well-intended medications can do to increase pressure ulcer risk --especiallywithOASIS C around the corner.
Wayne Atkinson will share practical tips on risk reduction strategies and procedures your home health agency can implement to improve physician communications concerning patient risk reduction. More information is at www.audioeducator.com/industry_conference.php?id=1469 or call 1-800-508-2582.
• Survive the Overhaul of OASIS C with Proactive Preparation Strategies.
Thurs. July 9, 1 p.m. ET. The biggest change to OASIS in over a decade is scheduled for implementation in January. Join expert OASIS trainer Patricia Jump to get tips on how to accurately answer the new and revised OASIS questions, as well as learn about the new process measures. More information is at www.audioeducator.com/industry_conference.php?id=1511 or call 1-800-508-2582.
Note: To browse and register for Eli home care and hospice audioconferences, go to www.audioeducator.com , and select “home health” from the Industry box. Or call 1-800-508-2582. To receive 15 percent off online orders, use discount code PUBSUB09 during checkout.
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