THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION
THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION Far too often a nurse reviewer will decide simply from looking at the duration of a clinical or rehabilitative service that it should be discontinued. What science these decisions are based upon is not always shared when insurance companies or government departments make them. However, there are several important […]
Proudly Announcing a New Course Addition…
Proudly Announcing a New Course Addition… Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc., a premier provider of international online training for multiple professions – with a special focus on long-term care – has introduced a new course to be made available not later than December 1, 2021. (Likely roll-out is November 15, 2021.) The title […]
How the Re-Assessment Impacts Care
How the Re-Assessment Impacts CareImpacts Care It is no secret that care costs money. In many cases a person rendering care gives up their entire life to do so. There is no time nor energy for side jobs or what we may refer to as “hustles” as their full attention is warranted. In residential living […]
Clinical Competence an Important Factor in Some Litigation Success…
Among the worst things that can happen to a medical practice is being sued by a reimbursement source to recoup funds. If that lawsuit alleges fraud and/or any type of misrepresentation, the only resolutions are: Admitting guilt to a deliberate effort to obtain funds under false pretenses, or Fight by demonstrating that every billing was […]
An Unfortunate and Potentially Dangerous Mischaracterization
A Look at The Inappropriate Discrediting of Day Services Programs Of course, program types and missions vary. In the U.S. State of Georgia and other places, adult day care programs can be attended by residents admitted into Medicaid-funded personal care homes up to twice per week. Both environments are reimbursed. This adds to the cadre […]
I’ve Learned to “Conquer the Evil With the Good”
Business relationships are just like all others. They require purpose, trust, defined function, responsibility and commitment. I have never ignored that, even amidst serious challenges and they will come for every entrepreneur. Most in business understand the need not to get too excited about everyday challenges. After all, no matter what we face someone else […]
Never Let an “Over-Reaction” Lead to an “Under-Performance”
Famed master salesperson, the late Zig Ziglar threw that statement around quite a bit, the one used in our title. While it might be left to interpretation by some, we know he related it to the life of the small businessperson. These hard-working entrepreneurs might be the most time-starved people on the planet. In almost […]
The Perils of the Unlicensed Group Home…
If you were to go to the home page of the website for the Michigan state government department that regulates group homes you will find these words: “State of Michigan does not license assisted or independent living facilities. Please note, however, that a Home for the Aged or Adult Foster Care Home license may be […]
Why So Many Small Business Partnerships Go Bust….
Small business still drives America. They manufacture, offer care, offer business support services including transportation, remodel our homes, inspect our homes and so much more. Many of these businesses have multiple owners. Unfortunately, many also end up embroiled in controversy and the partners go their separate ways. This Blog Posting takes a look at why that […]
Home Care Employees Must Be Prepared for Human Issues
We need it now and likely will always need home care providers. Too many of us have developed disabilities of varying types and simply cannot function independent of the assistance of others. What added preparation can mature, progressive home care providers give to your staff to help them manage what can be delicate human situations? […]