phoenix :keeki: on Nostr: >patient is being given a head-to-toe assessment by an LPN after being transferred to ...

>patient is being given a head-to-toe assessment by an LPN after being transferred to an LTC (long term care) facility.
>You find out they have a stage III pressure ulcer after being notified by the LPN.
>Pressure ulcer looks to be progressing to stage IV as the tissue damage there shows no signs of healing.
>the proper response is not to report negligence in allowing a pressure sore to get to this point.
>the proper response is to open a claim with Medicare in order for the facility to receive reimbursement