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CMS Cracks Down On Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Although people rely on hospitals to provide them with medical attention, hospitals actually pose unique risks to patients. While some risks are unavoidable, hospitals are expected to provide a certain standard of care that protects patients from hospital-acquired conditions. Unfortunately, not all hospitals uphold the appropriate standard of care; but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is helping protect patients from hospital-acquired conditions with a new incentive program.
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Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
When a loved one is no longer able to live on their own, families might consider a variety of living arrangements. Because the elderly are vulnerable to several types of abuse, it’s important for families to choose to the best living arrangements for their elderly family members and loved ones. Two of the most common living arrangements are assisted living facilities and nursing homes, but to decide if either one of these is right for your loved one, you need to understand how they are different.
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How Hypoxia Happens
Hypoxia occurs when the body or a certain portion of the body is deprived of oxygen. Because oxygen is vital for organs like your brain and your liver to function, permanent damage can occur after only several minutes of oxygen deprivation. With the potential to do such catastrophic harm, hypoxia during childbirth can be life-threatening for both the mother and the child.
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Understanding Hospital Negligence
The best way for hospitals to provide superior patient care is through their employees, but what happens when a healthcare worker is negligent in their duties?
