What is a power relationship? So many people think it has to do with money, prestige, job title and so much more when it’s really very simple. It consists of many people like friends, contacts, people who have a meaningful message and even great teachers. Power relationships can be long or short-term, and can be […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between certification and a certificate? I get this question from nurses who want to become LNCs. Certification is a credential earned by people who have experience in a field. They have put in the hours to learn the basic concepts, and then have gained skill and expertise. A certificate is awarded […]
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Nurses without long-term care experience may be very hesitant to review one of these cases due to their lack of knowledge of these industry specific records. Once you understand where important information is located within a nursing home chart you can use them to create your analysis of the matter. Minimum Data Set in a […]
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Today’s competitive environment demands that every LNC who wants to succeed as an independent consultant have a business coach. Why now? The economic downturn in the economy has affected large and small businesses. It has resulted in downsizing of some law firms, and for some very experienced attorneys to leave firms and start their own […]
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Want repeat business? Do you want to know how to lose a client – so you don’t? Here are some report “don’ts”. Striking the wrong key Relying on the computer to function as the only proof reader of your LNC report is sure to miss a few common typographical or grammatical errors. An example I […]
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How would you like to learn over 25 ways to market yourself on a shoestring budget? Do you have the right marketing mindset? Will you use every one? Probably not, but the ones you do use will be very effective. I personally have used every one and built several businesses from them. Have I ever […]
Read MoreWho does not want to market inexpensively? Marketing is a very misunderstood word and often gets confused with sales. Marketing makes people aware of who you are and what product or service you have to offer. A sale happens when you close the deal. One usually depends upon the other, but in many large companies […]
Read MoreLegal nurse consultants will encounter many medical records that detail types of wound treatment. Hyperbaric oxygenation, negative pressure wound therapy, surgical closure, debridement, and topical dressings are all treatment options for wounds. A combination of these modalities may be utilized to treat a wound. Virtually all wound treatment regimens incorporate the utilization of a topical […]
Read MoreYou’ve read about athletes who have suffered repeated concussions and resultant brain damage. This cause of injury is not new, but our understanding of the consequences is. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain in people with a history of repetitive mild brain trauma including multiple concussions. These injuries can […]
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Can people in the operating room multitask when it comes to counting sponges? I know surgeons listen to music, talk about the stock market and their investments, and chat with the OR staff. But when it comes to safety, there is no fool-proof technology system to detect retained sponges. Gel pads that alarm when a […]
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