Patricia W. Iyer
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 308
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Clearly and concisely provides guidelines for appropriate and careful documentation of care. Accurate documentation shows managed care companies that patients receive adequate care and that health care providers are controlling costs and resources. In addition, it plays a large role in how third party payors make payment or denial decisions. This new edition includes the latest changes and trends in nursing documentation as related to the newly restructured healthcare environment. Special attention focuses on the latest documentation issues specific to specialty settings, such as acute care, home care, and long-term care, and a variety of clinical specialties, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, and critical care.--Amazon.com.