October 9, 2008
18-114.56 Adult Correction Insulin Protocol Sliding Scale 2-13-2011
18-214.211 PRN Medication Orders.pdf 2-13-2011
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Guidelines
heparin-protocol-for-continuous-iv-therapy-in-esrd-patients
TPN Regimen 3 and 4 orders.pdf
18-214.12 Blank Order Sheet 2-13-2011
18-114.63 Adult Pneumonia Admit Orders (HCAP-HAP-VAP-Aspiration) 2-13-2011
18-114.57 Adult CAP Admit Orders 2-13-2011
Stroke TPA Orders.pdf 11-09
Medicare finalized a list of types of conditions for which, starting Oct. 1, it will no longer reimburse hospitals at the higher diagnosis-related group rate.
Stage III, IV pressure ulcers
Fall or trauma resulting in serious injury
Vascular catheter-associated infection
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Foreign object retained after surgery
Certain surgical site infections
Air embolism
Blood incompatibility
Certain manifestations of poor blood sugar control
Certain deep vein thromboses or pulmonary embolisms
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Present on Admission (POA's)
Should any of the above be known to be present on admission, appropriate documentation will show that the conditions are not HAC's.
Recent AMNews article on HAC's and POA's.
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