title: New clinical documentation guidelines for long-term care.
abstract: Nursing homes are becoming subject to more stringent rules and regulations regarding documentation of care given and can expect closer monitoring of their facilities. This article discusses evolving long-term care clinical documentation initiatives, suggests guidelines and offers recommendations to help cope with the requirements.
mesh_terms: D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000145:classification*; D008484:Medicaid; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011366:Professional Review Organizations; D014481:United States