EMDocs

MARCH 20, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. But few of us are comfortable discussing the subject with patients and their families. “Code,” “No Code,” “CPR,” “resuscitation,” etc.

Documentation/Coding 91

Documentation/Coding Hospice Resuscitation CPR 91

EMDocs

JULY 25, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. 0321 : During triage one of the officers informs the nurse of the patient’s detailed suicide plan. There is no documented handoff to the on-coming emergency physician (EP) who assumes care.

Documentation/Coding 82

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Patient Safety Emergency Department 82

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The patient’s last INR should be documented, and one obtained if not recent. For patients on warfarin, documenting a reason for not checking an INR is a worthwhile practice.

Poisoning 72

Poisoning Documentation/Coding Patient Safety Hospitals 72

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

From the 80’s to 2008, the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly doubled! Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Patients typically take vitamins postoperatively to prevent such complications. PA’s and NP’s - make sure to use the code APP4 at checkout to save 50%.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: If those figures seem a bit high, another CDC study found that in a general population survey of a quarter million people between 2006-2008, 9% met the criteria for major depression. Jeff: Speaking of safety, you will definitely want to engage in safety planning with the patient. Survey data; 49,093 patients) 16.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40