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Implementing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in care homes is essential to protect the rights of residents who lack the mental capacity to consent to their care and treatment. DoLS should only be applied when absolutely necessary and in the least restrictive manner possible. Forexample, you have a resident who absolutely does not like to have a wash or shower at all, however all measure have been taken and this resident has DoLS in place. At all times, we should always first give them a chance to make a decision even though they have DoLs in place. Implenting DoLs should always come as the very last resort. To ensure DoLS are implemented correctly and not abused, care homes must: 1. Comprehensive Training: Staff should receive thorough training on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS to understand when and how to apply these safeguards properly. 2. Regular Assessments: Continuous and regular assessments of residents' mental capacity and care needs are vital. Each decision to use DoLS should be based on current evaluations, not past conditions. 3. Best Interests Decision-Making: Any action taken under DoLS must be in the resident's best interests, prioritizing their health, safety, and overall well-being while respecting their rights and dignity. 4. Transparent Processes: Maintain clear documentation and open communication with families and healthcare professionals to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making. 5. Independent Reviews: Regular independent reviews should be conducted to assess the necessity and appropriateness of DoLS applications, ensuring they are not overused or misapplied. By adhering to these principles, care homes can uphold the integrity of DoLS, ensuring they serve to protect rather than restrict the freedoms of vulnerable residents. #DoLS #CareHomes #MentalCapacityAct #ElderCare #UKCare #PatientRights

Is a $451.47 billion market cap firm being bailed out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? The agency's mission statement doesn't mention anything about being a financial institution for poorly run healthcare businesses. What are your thoughts on this? Some say it's time to accelerate a single-payer system in the United States to cover all citizens. #healthcare #politics #finance #healthcarefinance #healthinsurance #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation #unitedhealthcare #changehealthcare #healthcarecyberattacks

🚨 Medicare Advantage Concerns 🚨 Private insurers in the #MedicareAdvantage program have been found to make numerous questionable diagnoses from 2018 to 2021, leading to increased taxpayer-funded payments. A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that some diagnoses were outright wrong or never treated, adding tens of billions to costs. Originally intended to save taxpayer money, Medicare Advantage has now become a source of concern. https://hubs.li/Q02FKdqG0 #HealthcareHere

Two weeks from today is the TVC Q&A. #TexasVeterans , family & supporters, bring questions on benefits, services & programs, whether claims, employment, health care, education, veteran owned business or more. Join the conversation on Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m., at https://rb.gy/jscle4

Ready to declare your conflicts of interest for the new financial year? Civica Declare helps NHS organisations demonstrate better transparent governance by capturing all declarations, allowing staff to make declarations online and automating key administration processes. Find out more: https://ow.ly/QYZF50Qn7pz #NHS #NHSCompliance

Humana has revised its Medicare Advantage policy, withdrawing its categorical stance against coverage for peripheral nerve stimulators (PNS). IPSIS continues to monitor this issue and invites you to share your Humana PNS payment experiences on the IPSIS Open Forum. https://lnkd.in/gEkY7CMF #IPSISAdvocacy #neuromodulation #InterventionalPainMedicine #PainMedicine #Interventional-PainManagement #PainManagement

👴👵 Embracing the wisdom of our seniors! 💬 Did you know that learning from our elders is like having a personal guide through life? 🌟 Let's celebrate the incredible journey they've been on and appreciate their valuable insights. 🎉 Plus, a gentle reminder to check in on your loved ones and ensure they're getting the healthcare they deserve, maybe even share some tips about navigating Medicare benefits! 🏥💙 For more information: https://buff.ly/3pHNNp8 #SeniorsRock #Wisdom #MedicareMatters #SilverWisdom #TimelessAdvice #WiseOldSoul #WisdomInAging #EldersSpeak

Mathematica and the Commonwealth Fund went to the source and heard that primary care providers face two main challenges to participating in value-based payment models: underfunding and over-measurement. But there are concrete solutions that can make these new payment models work for primary care practices. https://ow.ly/R9lq30sFfV2

If you’re approaching the Medicare enrollment age of 65, you may be concerned about the program's financial difficulties. Learn why its predicted insolvency won’t affect all aspects of Medicare, and what the potential solutions are: https://bit.ly/3RUszPf #Medicare

Join us at #FDIC2024 for a screening of the award-winning documentary, “Honorable but Broken”, on Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 PM ET, with a panel discussion to follow. “Honorable but Broken” is a gritty tribute to the EMS professionals who come to our aid in our worst moments. Although they respond to all medical emergencies and provide a myriad of other transport services, from nursing homes to hospitals, for example, EMS are only reimbursed if they transport patients to a hospital. They are underpaid, underappreciated and largely non-unionized. Coupled with tremendous physical and psychological trauma inherent to the job, poverty wages have triggered a crippling workforce shortage. This, in turn, affects treatment and could have life or death consequences for patients. “Honorable but Broken” has won several film festival awards, was screened in Congress in November 2023 and is being used as an advocacy tool for EMS agencies and organizations across the country seeking to educate their state legislators. LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/edrVkdwg