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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs).

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

These nurses can refer patients to the emergency department (ED) or urgent care, make an appointment with their primary care provider, offer advice to help the patient get through the night until the provider’s office opens, or offer suggestions and education for patients to treat themselves at home.

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Documentation and Provider Standards Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Documentation and Provider Standards Training educates healthcare providers on the significance of documentation compliance in healthcare. Of course, there are many more reasons why clinical care documentation is necessary outside avoiding legal risk.

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What to do if you are a patient or have a loved one in the Emergency Room

New Thing Nurse

Upon arrival, a patient will be quickly registered in the computer system - this means that their name, DOB, and other personal data will be put in the computer to create a digital chart that medical providers will use to document their care. This is not when they ask for your health insurance. I am sorry.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

Social determinants of health Individuals and communities that are negatively impacted by social factors experience more negative health impacts. Known as the social determinants of health , these social factors include socioeconomic status, education, food security, exposure to violence, housing, social support, and others.