Inpatient Stay Sample Clauses
The Inpatient Stay clause defines the terms and conditions under which a patient is admitted to and remains in a healthcare facility for overnight or longer medical care. It typically outlines the criteria for admission, the scope of services provided during the stay, and any limitations or exclusions regarding coverage or payment. For example, it may specify which types of treatments, room accommodations, or lengths of stay are included under a health insurance policy. The core function of this clause is to clearly delineate the responsibilities of both the healthcare provider and the payer, ensuring that all parties understand what is covered during an inpatient admission and helping to prevent disputes over coverage or billing.
Inpatient Stay. A period of uninterrupted Inpatient confinement that begins with formal admission and ends upon discharge. An Inpatient Stay may include a Medically Necessary transfer from one Hospital to another Hospital as an Inpatient. Maine Health Insurance Marketplace. A mechanism intended to provide a transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable and qualified health benefit plans. Also known as the Maine Marketplace or Marketplace.
Inpatient Stay. A period of uninterrupted Inpatient confinement that begins with formal admission and ends upon discharge. An Inpatient Stay may include a Medically Necessary transfer from one Hospital to another Hospital as an Inpatient. Maintenance Medications. A prescription drug that is prescribed to you by your Provider for treatment of a long-term condition or illness (e.g., blood pressure medication, cholesterol medication). Medications that are prescribed to treat short-term conditions (e.g., antibiotics) are not considered Maintenance Medications. Maintenance Therapy. Any service, procedure, treatment, or therapy that has the primary purpose of preserving the present level of function and prevents deterioration of that function, as opposed to improving a function (within a reasonable timeframe established in a plan of care) to an extent that may allow for a more independent existence. Maintenance Therapy occurs when the condition of the patient receiving the service, procedure, treatment, or therapy does not or is not expected to materially improve within a reasonable timeframe established in a plan of care, or when the goals of a treatment plan have been met. Marketplace. In Maine, the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. Maximum Allowable Amount or Maximum Allowance. The maximum amount that a Member and Health Options will pay a Network Provider for a Covered Service. The Maximum Allowable Amount or Maximum Allowance equals the Usual, Customary, and Reasonable Charge for a Covered Service.
Inpatient Stay. Source and dates of related inpatient stay (if applicable).
Inpatient Stay. 4. Breathe in slowly and as deeply as possible. Notice the yellow piston rising toward the top of the column. The yellow indicator should reach the blue outlined area.
5. Hold your breath as long as possible. Then exhale slowly and allow the piston to fall to the bottom of the column.
6. Rest for a few seconds and repeat steps 1 to 5 at least 10 times every hour.
7. Position the yellow indicator on the left side of the spirometer to show your best effort. Use the indicator as a goal to work toward during each slow deep breath.
8. After each set of 10 deep breaths, cough to be sure your lungs are clear. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Inpatient Stay. Prevent Falls IN THE HOSPITAL
Inpatient Stay. During Your Surgery After Your Surgery (Post-operative) POST-ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT: RECOVERY ROOM
Inpatient Stay. When you arrive on the inpatient unit: Your nurse will order you a clear liquid tray and give you some saltine crackers. We encourage you to try to eat something because pain medications can cause nausea on an empty stomach. • Scopolamine Patch: Your doctor may have this patch placed behind your ear before surgery. If so, the patch will remain in place for 3 days. • Zofran (ondansetron): Usually given during surgery and as needed after surgery. Side effects are limited but may include headache. Having a total joint replacement puts you at risk for blood clots. Things will be done during your hospital stay and at home to prevent blood clots. This condition is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside the body. This type of clot most commonly develops in the legs. This condition is dangerous, because the clot can break free and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, called a pulmonary embolism. A serious complication of deep vein thrombosis is called pulmonary embolism. This occurs when the clot breaks free, travels through the bloodstream and lodges within one of the pulmonary vessels. These are the arteries that supply blood to the lungs. Prevention includes: • Move, move, move—as soon as possible! • When lying in bed, pump your feet up and down to get blood that is pooling in your legs back to your heart. • Get out of bed and start walking as soon as possible. Challenge yourself to get out of bed for all meals and to walk at least 3 times a day. Patient Guide for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Surgery These devices wrap around the calf of your legs and fill with air. They will be applied during your surgery to prevent blood from pooling in your legs. This will decrease your risk of blood clots. These are to be on whenever you are in bed or in a chair. For best results we encourage you to keep them on for at least 18 hours per day. Starting after surgery you will take a blood thinner to help prevent blood clots. Your doctor will decide which blood thinner you will be on. You can expect to be on a blood thinner for up to one month following your surgery.
Inpatient Stay. Decreased activity and pain medications slow down your bowels and therefore constipation can happen very quickly. To prevent constipation you will be given stool softeners during your hospital stay. A few include: Dulcolax, Bisacodyl, Pericolace and Miralax. You can reduce your chances of constipation by: • Eating a diet that is full of fiber • Drinking plenty of fluids during the day • Increasing activity: walk, walk, walk • Going to the bathroom at regular times every day Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Inpatient Stay. A period of uninterrupted Inpatient confinement that begins with formal admission and ends upon discharge. An Inpatient Stay may include a Medically Necessary transfer from one Hospital to another Hospital as an Inpatient. Maintenance Medications . A prescription drug that is prescribed to you by your Provider for treatment of a long - term condition or illness (e.g., blood pressure medication, cholesterol medication). Medications that are prescribed to treat short - term co nditions (e.g., antibiotics) are not considered Maintenance Medications. Maintenance Therapy . Any service, procedure, treatment, or therapy that has the primary purpose of Maxi mum Allowable Amount or Maximum Allowance . The maximum amount that a Member and Health Options will pay a Network Provider for a Covered Service. The Maximum Allowable Amount or Maximum Allowance equals the Usual, Customary, and Reasonable Charge for a C overed Service.