Chapter 4, Problem 30R

An elderly patient was readmitted to the hospital as a result of medication errors that occurred after discharge. A risk management team reviews the case and implements a pre-discharge education plan for patients and care providers to ensure understanding of medications and dssage requirements. Which initiative will indicate that this plan was effective? Surveying patients about their satisfaction with medications that are prescribed Labeling prescription containers prior to each patient's discharge Interviewing nurses about the patient's understanding of discharge instruction Documenting the patient's ability to verbalize medication instructions accurately

Patient senior: Patient is on hospice with a diagnosis of Parkinson and end stage Dementia, agitation, self-inflicted wounds from scratching. The paper should be written base on this patient diagnosis. Should be structed as follows below in APA format. Instructions:· Answer each question individually; in a narrative APA format· Give background information through research, cite references· Include a reference sheet. Paragraph 1: introduce the concept of home health,hospice outpatient, transitions clinicor wound care. Name the goals andobjectives associated with theseagencies. Paragraph 2: Describe the certification processinvolved in these outpatient services;Insurance vs uninsured, and approvalfor supplies needed. Paragraph 3: Pick one patient you visited anddiscuss the cause and progression ofthe illness/injury leading to theadmission to the outpatient services. Paragraph 4: Describe the pathophysiology of thedisease process of the patientrequiring the outpatient services Paragraph…

Competency Assessment Information: Use the following information to complete the Treatment Authorization Request Scenario: Dr. King has ordered an MRI of the knee for Roberto Benini to confirm a diagnosis of osteomyelitis. The MRI will be done at Northborough Advanced Imaging. The patient is insured through Aetna, which requires preauthorization for this procedure Patient Demographics: Name: Roberto Benini Phone # (123) 555-1212 Address: 77 Treelawn Place Northborough, XY 12345 DOB: 12/05/1965 Referring Facility: Northborough Advanced Imaging Phone # (123) 555-8900 Address: 1500 Broadway Boulevard Northborough, XY 12345 Clinic: Dr. Mark King, NPI 9995020212 Phone # (123) 456-7890 Address: 8600 Main Street, Suite 200, River City, XY 01234