Home Health

One-third of nurses plan to quit their jobs because of burnout

More than one-third, 34%, of nurses said they likely will quit their job by the end of 2022, citing burnout and a high-stress working environment as the primary reason, according to Nursing in the Time of COVID-19. Not all are leaving nursing, altogether. Some 40% plan to pursue a nursing role elsewhere, as reported by …

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OSHA considers changes to health care ETS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is weighing several changes to the health care Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) as it advances toward a permanent rule on COVID-19 protocols. OSHA is seeking stakeholder feedback on the potential changes, and notes in its public notice that no final decisions have been made. Among the changes OSHA …

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2022 Home Health Coding Summit

The 2022 Home Health Coding Summit is your one-stop shop to get intermediate and advanced code training! Join us and get a first look at the FY2023 codes, guideline and OASIS changes! We will set you up with the tools and resources you need to succeed so you can sit for your coding credential, earn CEUs, and advance your career. It's no wonder coders across the nation consider the Coding Summit a priority investment year after year.

Healthcare Safety

Safety Concerns Are Keeping Healthcare Workers Home: Prompting Privacy and Personal Safety Can Bring Them Back

In October 2021, the San Leandro Hospital emergency room was locked down when a visitor, upset that COVID-19 restrictions prevented him from visiting a patient, threatened to bring a gun to the California healthcare facility. The incident is emblematic of a troubling trend of more frequent and severe violent episodes at healthcare facilities. As Mawata …

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ACHC shares vaccine mandate survey priorities

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) recently shared a list of the items its surveyors will be reviewing as they check organizations for compliance with the CMS COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ACHC surveyors are reviewing: Policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 vaccination(s).The tracking process used to log vaccination status of affected personnel.The process to ensure confidentiality …