Category Archives: In the News

We LOVE Internal Audits!

Home health care is known for rampant fraud cases, due to the less visible nature of the industry. The federal and state OIG (Office of Inspector General) investigate cases of fraud against Medicare/Medicaid; it is a serious offense. Recently, 8 Minnesotans were charged with defrauding Medicaid $860,000 , and cases like these taint...

Happy Holidays from COC!

The employees of Communities of Care would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! We hope that you are with those you love, and that this time is filled with peace, joy, and wonder....

Scott Jensen and Different Diseases Hello! With all of the conflicting data available recently, people can be confused on whether they have COVID-19, or a simple cold or flu. In the above video, physician and MN senator Scott Jensen breaks down the symptom combinations associated with COVID. a cold, a sinus infection, and...

Gifts from the Heart

Greetings friends, and happy December! As we approach another holiday season, here are some ideas for gifts that won’t clutter the house or cost a fortune.

"Doing" Gift Certificates: It's really fun to give and receive coupons for things like hugs, cooking dinner, cleaning a room without complaining, or...

February 8, 2015
Welcome!

Welcome to the Communities of Care blog. Since 1999, we...
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May 19, 2023
A Guide to Different Lung Sounds

Our nurses often have to monitor our patients’ breathing and...
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May 10, 2023
Happy National Nurses Week 2023!

This week, we want to honor National Nurses Week, May...
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May 3, 2023
Living Our Values: Client-Centered Care

We’ve discussed the importance of customized care for our clients...
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April 18, 2023
What Makes a COC Nurse?

Communities of Care holds a comprehensive home care nursing license,...
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April 11, 2023
Condition Spotlight: Ventilators

Many of our patients are on ventilators, but people who...
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April 6, 2023
Keeping a Lid on It: Medication Safety Week 2023

This week (April 1-7) is Medication Safety Week! Medications, properly...
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March 28, 2023
The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium has been getting a lot of buzz lately as...
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March 21, 2023
Raising Awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month

This week, we want to recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month,...
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March 14, 2023
Izzy Wheels: Making Inclusive Fashion Fun!

A while ago, we shared the story of the brand...
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February 28, 2023
Professional Boundaries

At Communities of Care, we take pride in our professionalism....
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