An anticipated decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals may alter the way medical treatment is dispensed for Medicaid recipients. Under the current system, Medicaid recipients are entitled to receive ‘medically necessary’ treatment as prescribed by their physician. In cases of disabled or handicapped people this frequently means home nursing care by a CNA… Continue Reading
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Bar Coding To Reduce Mistakes With Administration Of Medication
Posted in Medication ErrorsA Kansas hospital is using a bar coding system- the same technology that allows grocery clerks to quickly scan bags of groceries– to help with verification when administering medication at the bedside. Many hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are quickly seeking new ways to cut down on the number of mistakes involving medication… Continue Reading