COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) definition and facts. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition in which there is a slow, progressive obstruction of airflow into or out of the lungs. The primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is cigarette smoking and/or exposure to tobacco smoke.
â¢ Information about the complaints process should be available in a variety of forms of communication, formats and languages appropriate to the needs of the customer. â¢ Complaints and all supporting documents provided during acomplaint resolution or investigation process should be accepted in a number of different
Documentation requirements vary by facility, but the SLP in an acute care hospital setting must be able to write concise reports or SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) that address only essential patient information for appropriate patient management.