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Archive for June, 2011

Home care accreditation – Medication management

Home care accreditation standards of The Joint Commission require compliance in several areas, including medication management, with non-compliance possibly resulting in conditional deficiencies for applying home health agencies. Some important areas to assess for compliance regarding a home health agency medication management program are: a.   Do progress notes make reference...
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Managed care nurse – Employment search 101

The nurse seeking employment in today’s job market must realize the hiring process is now competitive. Due to the recent economic downturn, despite a great need for services, there are a limited number of positions that employers can fund and therefore fill. Even new graduates have found great difficulty in...
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Home care accreditation

For home health agencies, accreditation can seem like a puzzle with no solution.  Just choosing which accreditation to pursue can be a confusing and difficult challenge without the right guide. You might be facing questions such as: What are my needs? Is the additional expense of The Joint Commission Accreditation...
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Resume writing 101

Even nurses, with their excellent job prospects, can have difficult job searches. A decent resume can get you in the door for an interview.  A poor one can sink an otherwise promising relationship with an employer. Through our experience at PSN, we know what works and what does not for applicants seeking...
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