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Issue 12, December 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Improve accuracy when coding active diagnoses
Section I of the MDS 3.0 helps paint an accurate picture of a resident’s health status by... -
Figuring out Form 802: What's changed and why
You can add one more adjustment to the list of industry changes in the past three months: Form... -
RUG-IV transition: The reimbursement impact
The first two months of partially transitioning to Resource Utilization Group, Version Four... -
PPS Q&A
Q. I am new to long-term care and am struggling to understand the Medicare Part A SNF coverage...
Issue 11, November 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Take the pain out of pain assessments
It’s been one month since MDS 3.0 implementation and, believe it or not, the long-term care... -
Ready or not, the MDS 3.0 is here
With a whoosh, a zoom, and what probably seems like a whack, MDS 3.0 has begun. You’ve been... -
The MDS 3.0 link: Care plan survey deficiencies
In the past month, SNFs had an awful lot on their proverbial plate. With the implementation of the... -
PPS Q&A
Q. Could you please clarify Medicare’s daily documentation requirements? For service-based...
Issue 10, October 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Master the MDS 3.0 transition options
After years of anticipation and preparation, MDS 3.0 implementation is finally here. Although we... -
Surviving medical reviews: Manage your process
Whether a stand-alone facility or part of a larger organization, it’s crucial for all SNFs to... -
Promote partnerships to improve resident safety
As the long-term care industry moves toward a resident-centered model of care, many SNFs are... -
PPS Q&A
Q. What should we do when a resident who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers refuses to be...
Issue 9, September 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Restraint reduction and correct coding tips
Restraint use varies in nursing homes across the country. But thanks to various restraint reduction... -
Managing the difficult family: From adversary to advocate
One of the greatest challenges in almost every long-term care facility is how to deal with... -
PPS Q&A
Q. What is a denial of payment for new admissions (DPNA)?
Issue 8, August 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Use unique interventions to reduce the risk of elopement
Keeping residents safe is a top priority for SNFs, one that requires individualized interventions... -
Navigate new and improved therapy assessments
The October implementation of the MDS 3.0 will be here before we know it, and educating staff... -
PPS Q&A
We answer readers’ questions about the claim selection process for an audit and CERT findings.
Issue 7, July 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Stepping up to the culture change challenge
In early 2009, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston transferred approximately 220 residents to... -
ADL updates: Get the details on Section G of the MDS 3.0
The activities of daily living (ADL) are a critical component of resident care. They gauge the... -
Preparing your facility for an audit
There has never been a time when the government has been more intent on reducing improper payments... -
PPS Q&A
This month's PPS Q&A provides answers to readers' questions about competency management.
Issue 6, June 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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SCSAs: Tips for correct completion
Determining when a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) is necessary and completing the... -
Master competency management in your facility
Does it seem as though regulatory survey teams visit you every day? Sometimes the survey is... -
PPS Q&A
We answers readers questions about motivating residents and providing restorative nursing to...
Issue 5, May 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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The Five-Star Quality Rating System: Improve your staffing score
Despite widespread opposition, it appears the Five-Star Quality Rating System is here to stay, so... -
Don't be left in the dark during the QI/QM blackout
After the MDS 3.0 is implemented October 1, providers and surveyors will not have access to the... -
Seven steps to comply with the Red Flags Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin to enforce its Red Flags Rule June 1, so healthcare... -
PPS Q&A
We answer readers’ questions about conducting resident interviews under the MDS 3.0.
Issue 4, April 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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MDS 3.0 Section M specifics: Tips to ensure correct coding
Coding skin conditions in Section M of the MDS can be quite a challenge for SNFs, and the changes... -
Increase staff retention rates and improve quality of care
Recent initiatives in the long-term care industry—such as the culture change movement... -
Say hello to 3.0: The new MDS' effect on billers
The October 1 implementation of the MDS 3.0 will mean big changes for SNF and MDS coordinators will... -
PPS Q&A
We answer readers’ questions about conducting a mock QIS survey and the meaning of the...
Issue 3, March 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Develop a blueprint for discharge planning
As federal attention to preventable rehospitalizations increases, SNFs should ensure that their... -
Coding the new Section Q items
At the initial admission assessment and in subsequent follow-up assessments (as... -
Requalifying for a Medicare Part A SNF benefit period
Although the criteria an individual must meet to requalify for a new Medicare Part A SNF benefit... -
Use grace days for MDS scheduling success
Although the PPS assessment schedule was designed to ensure that the proper Medicare reimbursement... -
PPS Q&A
Q. What is the enforcement cycle for nursing home surveys?
Issue 2, February 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Individualizing resident activities: Take a team approach
Although the current Interpretive Guidelines for F248, Activities, have been in place since June... -
Implement policies and procedures for a successful restorative nursing program
Although meeting the requirements and MDS coding criteria is a good start to developing a... -
PPS Q&A
Q. Identifying pain in residents can be a difficult task, especially when the resident suffers from...
Issue 1, January 1, 2010 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Navigate restorative nursing regulations and coding criteria
Restorative nursing is a critical component to successfully individualizing long-term care... -
AAHSA unveils Idea House during annual exposition
During the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s (AAHSA) Annual Meeting... -
PPS Q&A
We answer readers’ questions about disaster plans and compliance with OSHA standards.