The CMS Final Rule Creates Standards, Specifications, and Certification Criteria

question 4

True/False

The CMS Final Rule creates standards, specifications, and certification criteria for EHRs.

Recognize the importance of mobilization for improving patient outcomes, including joint motion, circulation, social activity, and mental stimulation.

Identify risk factors and safety measures to protect both patients and nurses from injury.

Apply knowledge of patient positioning and alignment to maintain or improve respiratory function, circulation, and skin integrity.

Recognize the signs, causes, and prevention strategies for common complications of immobility such as pressure ulcers, contractures, and orthostatic hypotension.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Retained Earnings refer to the portion of net income that a company keeps after paying out dividends to its shareholders, which is then reinvested in the business or used to pay off debt.

Prior Period

A term referring to the financial events or conditions from a previous accounting period.

Cash Dividend

A cash dividend is a payment made by a company out of its earnings to shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional company shares rather than cash.