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link to Is Gehrimed the #1 long term care EHR for medical providers?

Is Gehrimed the #1 long term care EHR for medical providers?

Gehrimed advertises that they are "The #1 Long-term Care/ Post-acute Care EHR" and "leading cloud-based, mobile electronic health record (EHR) platform." After using the system and trying out...

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link to How to call a doctor in the nursing home to give a report on patient

How to call a doctor in the nursing home to give a report on patient

Many unnecessary hospitalizations occur due to poor communication. These hospitalizations can often be avoided by calling the medical provider in a timely fashion with a complete report. When you...

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link to Can families stay overnight in nursing homes?

Can families stay overnight in nursing homes?

When you have a family member go to a nursing home after an acute care stay at the hospital, it can be traumatic to the family as well as the patient. We are all used to staying in our homes with the...

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link to Do nursing homes administer IV fluids and antibiotics? If so, what should I know?

Do nursing homes administer IV fluids and antibiotics? If so, what should I know?

Nursing homes can apply to have the ability to administer intravenous fluids and antibiotics. More nursing homes have received approval to give IV fluids and medications to their residents. The...

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link to Why is nursing home living so expensive?

Why is nursing home living so expensive?

Nursing home care can be one of the most expensive costs for the elderly. Most people don't expect to have to stay in a nursing home. However, when you get, or a loved one gets sick, this unexpected...

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link to What are the commonly used medications in nursing homes?

What are the commonly used medications in nursing homes?

When providers and nurses start working in the nursing home setting, they frequently ask what common medications are prescribed to the elderly? Just like most health care settings, common...

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About the Author

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner working in the post acute setting which includes Nursing homes, Assisted living facilities. I have worked for two other companies that provided APRNs to the nursing homes and now run a company providing APRNs in this setting. I have experience with clinical, operations, and general nursing home topics. This blog is a hobby that I use to relax after a long day working in the post acute world.

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