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jmiles has written 8 posts on OASIS-Central.
Jane M. Miles, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, is currently a clinical assistant professor at the College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, where she teaches community health and leadership. Prior to becoming a nurse educator, she developed an extensive background in certified home health care, beginning as a staff nurse and holding many management positions. Jane also serves as contributing editor for HOMECARE ADMINISTRATOR, Beacon Health’s newsletter for homecare leaders. In addition to current monthly articles, her column, “Homecare in a Different Light,” is a regular feature.
Jane earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from Marquette University and her master’s degree (MSN) from the Catholic University of America.
Is the Missouri Alliance Multifactor Fall Risk Assessment tool considered “standardized”?
Q: Is the Missouri Alliance Multifactor Fall Risk Assessment considered a “standardized tool” for use in the new OASIS C data collection tool? A: While the tool was listed on the MedQIC website, The NAHC report released a CMS response on 12/17/09, which indicated that the Missouri tool did not meet the requirements for validation. [...]
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Can a non-clinical data entry person also act as the intake coordinator?
Mon, Dec 14, 2009
Q: Can a non-clinical data entry person also act as the intake coordinator? A: Anyone can act as an intake coordinator depending on the way the job description is written. If you include accepting orders as part of the role, then a licensed professional would need to verify those orders – ie., would need to [...]
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Mon, Jan 11, 2010
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