Nurse and social worker discharge planners often manage complex patient cases. But how many also take the time to ensure family members are properly trained to provide the post-acute care that their loved one requires?
After identifying areas of concern related to missing or inaccurate information on discharge paperwork, CMS is encouraging surveyors to keep an eye out for documentation gaffes.
This week’s Medicare updates include a psychotherapy for crisis Web page, a memorandum on Nursing Home Care Compare staffing and quality measures, and more!
