Do Your Part for a Successful SurveyPosted: October 4, 2022Your survey for ACHC Home Health Accreditation is a collaborative effort between the Surveyor and your agency. Each is responsible for performing certain duties to collectively ensure a successful survey...
The Monkeypox PHEPosted: August 9, 2022Two years ago, “PHE” probably wasn’t one of the health care acronyms that everyone immediately understood. COVID changed that and monkeypox has reinforced the learning with the declaration made by the Secretary of Health and...
Pinch of This, Dash of That? Compounding Medications Takes an Exacting RecipePosted: May 11, 2022Compounded medications provide customized solutions for specific patient needs, such as a liquid dosage form instead of a pill, and are gaining greater acceptance for the...
Is an H&P Required? You have OptionsPosted: March 14, 2022A comprehensive medical history and physical assessment (H&P) may be conducted prior to surgery at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) but regulatory updates stipulate that an H&P is no longer...
Behavioral Health ChallengesPosted: March 9, 2022The most frequently cited deficiency in Behavioral Health organizations is tied to security and privacy of protected health information (PHI). Surveyor findings did not indicate that organizations failed to...
Mergers, Acquisitions & Accreditation, oh my!Posted: March 9, 2022News of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is everywhere. Generally, both sides involved in these consolidations and partnerships enter in good faith with a goal to create value—for the...
How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep CarePosted: February 1, 2022Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others. While stress is our reaction to a threat, most threats are based on our perceptions of...
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting EngagementPosted: December 13, 2021Mention a meeting and eyes are sure to roll. (Another one!) When everyone these days is hurrying to get things done, a meeting sometimes can seem more like an intrusion than a valuable...
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a MeetingPosted: December 1, 2021Meetings can either be a waste of time or an effective way to achieve an outcome. Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration...
Palliative Care, Part 2: Starting Your ProgramBy: Kari Haberman, PT, DPT, Director of Palliative Care, Paradigm Health, Indianapolis Indiana Posted: November 18, 2021As you consider a palliative care program, existing resources may define your initial structure. If...