Rnasn2017

Rnasn2017

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  1. I can't find the law for this, so if someone can please help direct me to actual documentation that states it is or is notagainst the law, it would be much appreciated. Can a home health agency give...
  2. Yeah I certainly can understand that. If you think the patient would benefit for their own gain. However, what if someone said for each business card you hand out you get a bonus. Doesn't seem ethical...
  3. Thanks, yes and I thought that anti-stark statue spoke more towards other entities in health
  4. Anti-kickback statue states that you can not refer patients for financial gain. If you don't think there is a law or policy for every single thing in nursing then I hope you have malpractice...
  5. It just seems all too fishy to
  6. Yes, I understand that. Sure lets assume the patient is home bound, has a skilled nursing need, and has medicare. Is it a violation of the law for an employer (non physician) to give a financial bonus...
  7. By referring people they know in the community that have medicare, or patients current family members/neighbors/friends. From what I overhead- They would ask them what their insurance is and if it's...
  8. What if the owner of a home health agency offers his employees (nurses) a financial bonus to refer patients to the same home health agency they work
  9. Thank you NRSKarenRN, I'm going to contact an
  10. Thanks Klone, I'm looking at anti-kickback law right now but I will look into stark law
  11. Thank you, unfortunately is money is tight! But I am going to try and find one to answer some direct questions about this matter before paying any
  12. I'm not looking for legal advice, just looking to find where I can find the section of the written law about
  13. Chart Auditing and education

    Sorry for the delayed follow up. I was out of the country and did not have access to internet. The CNA has been promoted to head of the Education department and is now providing education and feedback...
  14. Chart Auditing and education

    What are the policies behind LPNs reviewing RNs charting in Home health and LPNs overseeing RNs education and orientation training? I can't seem to find an answer on my State Board and was curious to...
  15. Chart Auditing and education

    That's personally my opinion too. The LPN is not only making sure everything is filled out but commenting on my plan of care and my focus for the visit and my descriptions of patients symptoms. I...
  16. Chart Auditing and education

    Thank you all for your responses. I don't want to rock the boat and feel that if I say something, the company will take the side of the LPN as they have said that they are lucky to have an LPN that...
  17. Chart Auditing and education

    I don't believe there is a written policy specifically for LPN's overseeing RN's charting, including OASIS visits which can only be completed by an RN. The LPN is reviewing all charting including RN...
  18. Chart Auditing and education

    Yes, LPNs! Sorry, my mind is on auto pilot right