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There are several types of documentation mistakes other than omission. Several are" Documenting a concerning finding but not documenting a conversation with the physician. Writing- will monitor with no follow up note Conflicting documentation- one ...

Ranks of underinsured U.S. adults increase 60% The number of adults nationwide who have health insurance but face financial risk due to high out-of-pocket expenses - known as the underinsured - increased 60 percent between 2003 and 2007 to more than ...

Wow, there are so many assumptions here I don't know where to begin... First, you are assuming that those who are not "choosing" to purchase health insurance are instead making frivilous choices such as cable TV and dinners out. While I am sure t...

there are so many other types of disparities and unsafe practices that arise out of our system of paying for health care besides access to care. think- how is it that the fda cannot ensure safety of drugs and devices that have been flagged by our e...

SilmasRN, I no longer work in the hospital. I have been considering offering CE through my consulting firm taylored towards RN's on malpractice. I exclusively work for the plaintiff and wish that there was a way for us to communicate common errors ...

Thank you, I will call the rep and see what they say about this. I have used Time Map as you described that is pretty nice. I am now struggling with the decision to add multiple users to the program as I now have several sub-contractors working for m...

I mean that I do not like that I cannot include written analysis in a report book. Case Map is very good for chronologies and creating different chronologies by person or issue. However, in some cases I do quite a bit of research and analysis and ma...

The most common failure that I see from nursing is the failure to go up the chain of command when a patient is not getting the care they need. Nurses need to do this when a physician is not responding appropriatly to phone calls or when a patient ne...

I have CaseMap - I only use it for large cases or cases that I know I will be working on for years. I like the ability to put everything together when there is a lot of information. I am not a big fan of the final work product and often export it i...

Hi, I have been having great difficulty obtaining complete medical records from facilities that are using the EMR. I am not sure if anyone else is having this problem but if anyone has any potential solutions for formulating a records request that ...

I took Vicki's class in 2003. I did find it a great primer. This did help me get my first position (I worked in house for plaintiff for 15 months and then went on my own). I do not think that there is any course that can "prepare you" but having ...

Hello, I would recommend you scour the want ads for a local law firm who is seeking an in house consultant. Interview with them and be very prepared. Let them know that you prefer to consult as opposed to work in house and be sure to tell them the...

Three RN Unions Join Forces in New Union By Mike Hall AFL-CIO blog February 18, 2009 In a move to create a powerful national voice for registered nurses, three of the largest nurse unions in the country announced today they are coming together in a n...

It has been my experience that most inservices were held at periodic times during the day - like 10:30 am. or 2 p.m. Considering that most night nurses don't get off on time due to short staffing I don't think they should be expected to come in ear...

Discrimination against night shift workers happens all the time. I always pointed out times that would work well for me..."Why not 0400" I would say. I also noted that night shift nurses were NEVER chosen to participate in committee's, continuuing...

Our voice just got a whole lot louder!!:redbeathe

wonderful and exciting news!!!! our collective voice just got much louder!!! :yeah: new nurses' union would be nation's largest associated press washington (map, news) - three unions that together represent about 150,000 registered nurses...

NICURN- you are right to look for more information. Unfortunately, the answer you seek is not simple. The "SEIU" problem is one that affects the entire US Labor movement. It has to do with the fundamental principle of union democracy. VERY SIMPL...

Cleveland Heights is the best neighborhood close to the Clinic. You can move out to the burbs but if I could do it over I would choose Cleveland Hts. It is a progressive community with many good stores,restaurants, an indy theatre and many social g...

MNA WITHDRAWS FROM ANA Okemos, MI In order to pursue the most effective course of action for its members, the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) announced today that it is withdrawing immediately as a constituent member of the American Nurses Associa...

I felt compelled to share my experience travelling Ohio with my fellow CNA/NNOC nurses in the "Nurses Grade the Candidates" bus tour. This was a great way to reach out and connect with our community about healthcare and the election. You can read ...

There are so many options in nursing. Don't give up. Keep looking for your place and you will find it. Nursing is tough work- emotionally and physically. Try to find just one positive thing that you did everyday that makes you a good nurse. I ...

what right wingers mean when they call obama a "socialist" right-wing attempts to paint barack obama as a socialist aren't just disingenuous. they're rooted in a history of conservative smears against black leaders. ...it's no wonder that the tone at...

Can anyone say Jackson Lewis??

Viva- I think you are missing the point. Some McCain supporters (and McCain & Palin themselves) are basing their political ideology on a platform of hate. Our question is "Where is the outrage"? Why are the good people of McCain not crying out ...