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What is going on with MAID in Canada? Bill Gardner, Leonie Herx, & Sonu Gaind

GeriPal

One thing I would like to add here is both Sonu and Leonie presented this as something that lacks boundaries. You get me with one-finger-chords on the guitar if you’re watching on YouTube (best I could manage). Sonu: So that’s another layer to it that’s being discussed currently that’s not in the law. Eric: Bill.

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Patient Protectors

Chicago Caregiving

Caregiving Magazine is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. When I showed up to visit my client and presented my HIPAA form, I was told that it is hospital policy to not allow visitors to the unit unless they are family and pre-approved. I presented that documentation and asked to see my client’s records.

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Barbershops are for girls too

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Second, in a time where we have all learned to expect the unexpected, you always know who will be present and what level of quality will be delivered during your visit. Laughter, storytelling and music at just the right level fills the often packed room adorned with old fashioned barber chairs, benches, and stacks of books and magazines.

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Summer Reading List For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

It covers nearly seventy years of practice from World War II to the present day. In May 1971, Look magazine featured an article entitled "Chicago's Cook County Hospital: A Terrible Place." Nurse: The Art of Caring. This book is a collection of the most memorable moments from the careers of over sixty Nurses.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

Factors deemed suspicious, like live discharges or recertifications, were often presented as clear indicators of fraud, even though they could be matters of medical necessity. The story lacked sufficient context to reflect a clear and accurate picture of the hospice community, according to the Hospice News editorial.

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Texas Jury Renders $10 Million Verdict in Novel Corporate Practice of Medicine Case

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The case is featured this month in Texas Medicine Magazine. This is the first case of its kind in the state of Texas—the novel issues presented required careful legal analysis and evidentiary development. 2] For years the physician group that filed suit (all board-certified hospitalists) had a direct contract with a hospital system.

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5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP

Minority Nurse

The Door to NP Entrepreneurship Hanging one’s shingle as an NP presents many hoops to jump through. Notable publications like Forbes Magazine and reputable organizations such as the National Institutes of Health have discussed the rise of concierge care, highlighting the rapid growth of these types of practices.