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Mobility Limitations and Assessing Homes

Nary, Young, and Renault developed a 31-page pdf titled “Making Homes Visitable: A Guide for Wheelchair Users and Hosts”, which details the importance of considering ways to make homes visitable for those with mobility limitations, such as those who use walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.

The pdf discusses what a visitable ...

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Life Care Planning and Math

Dawn Cook was recently published in the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning (AANCLP) with her article titled “It’s All About the Numbers”. The AANCLP has been providing peer-reviewed excellence in life care planning since 2006.

This article discusses the importance of correct ...

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Ankle Foot Orthoses and the Role of an Orthotist

Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are a type of brace designed to provide support, and joint alignment of the foot and ankle for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal caused walking disorders or muscle weakness.  Some conditions that can cause muscle weakness include cerebral palsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.  A prescription for ...

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Spinal Pain: Pain Management

There are many possible ways to treat or manage spinal pain ranging from conservative, non-invasive to surgical intervention.  Two common types of pain management used for patients with spinal pain include non-interventional and interventional.

Non-interventional or conservative pain management methods are typically trialed first when a patient reports pain or ...

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A Day in the Life Video Use

Nurse life care planners typically interview a patient in their home when creating a life care plan. A home visit is conducted to view and document the plaintiff’s home environment in order to better understand the plaintiff’s needs.  One way to demonstrate a plaintiff’s day-to-day life is by creating a ...

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The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is the world’s largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare, with more than 190,000 members worldwide who work in medical coding, medical billing, clinical documentation improvement, medical auditing, healthcare compliance, revenue cycle management, and practice management.

Each year the AAPC ...

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What is a Life Care Plan?

The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) defines a life care plan as a plan that outlines an individual’s needs throughout the healthcare continuum, in multiple settings, and throughout life expectancy. A Life Care Plan must be flexible, with provisions for periodic re-evaluations and updates.  Source: American Association ...

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