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In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, connected health and RPM are more important than ever, because they enable physicians to monitor patients without having to come into contact with them, thus preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
"If it is decided that a patient needs further care beyond that of the social worker, the equipment is rolled to the bedside and a licensed psychiatrist is called," Alcera explained. Calling the psychiatrist.
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CMS believes this will help surveyors better identify potential noncompliance with nurse staffing requirements, such as the lack of a registered nurse for eight hours each day, or the lack of licensednursing for 24 hours a day. 1] Fact Sheet: Updated Guidance for NursingHome Resident Health and Safety | CMS. [2]
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Consider that more seniors are aging at home or in their family members’ homes during the pandemic, especially as COVID-19 deaths in senior living facilities began to climb and facilities tightened visitor restrictions to avoid the spread of infection. since 2015, according to a recent report. More Can—and Must—Be Done.
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License verification, especially nursinglicense verification, is essential to ensuring that only the most qualified practitioners are seeing your patients. And according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. are employed in nursing.
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