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Issue 12, December 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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New legislation to promote standardization across PAC heralds major provider IMPACT
The IMPACT Act carries standardized quality measures and assessment criteria for postacute care... -
Pick up the progress, not the pace: Enhancing patient-centered care in SNF therapy
Therapy consultants weigh in on how to boost patient-centered care while contending with complex... -
New study shows escalation in nursing home infection rates
Researchers found a staggering 48% increase in the prevalence of viral hepatitis between 2006 and... -
Dining improvements are no cakewalk: Providers confront challenges to kindle reforms
Ignite culinary culture change without stirring the pot
Issue 11, November 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS' star rating system for nursing homes on shaky ground
Experts divided over the validity of incendiary criticism and what needs to be done -
MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.12 now effective
The latest manual version carries few weighty updates -
New dining practices 'meat and potatoes' of culture change for cutting-edge providers
LTC providers are winning over residents, advocates, and surveyors alike with souped-up dining...
Issue 10, October 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Insurer-provider discord mounts over new HIPPS code requirement
Insurers keep quiet about guidance for MAOs that, by extension, requires SNFs to provide HIPPS... -
CMS solidifies SNF payment rate increase in 2015 final rule
CMS finalizes the 2% payment bump proposed in May, as well as a fix to COT OMRA policy -
CMS reshapes QIO program in newest scope of work
CMS' 11th Statement of Work features a slimmed-down batch of contractors with quality and review...
Issue 9, September 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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New RAND report urges providers, policymakers to revitalize dementia long-term care
Experts say that revamping insufficient care practices will become increasingly urgent as the... -
LTC facilities top sites for norovirus outbreaks, new CDC report shows
Between 2009 and 2012, a staggering 80% of reported nonfoodborne norovirus outbreaks occurred in... -
New manual helps LTC providers combat elder financial exploitation
A new offering from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau equips providers with strategies to...
Issue 8, August 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS pilots focused surveys to assess dementia care, MDS accuracy
CMS has launched the pilot testing of two focused surveys evaluating practices, care planning, and... -
New MedPAC report advocates site-neutral payments for select conditions
The recommendation has put SNF and IRF advocates at odds -
Improving staff interactions can have a positive impact on resident care
A new study offers a list of 20 positive interaction strategies that can strengthen communication... -
New OSHA resource focuses on musculoskeletal injuries among nursing home staff
A new brochure designed specifically for nursing homes addresses best practices to prevent back...
Issue 7, July 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS bumps up SNF payment rate increase in FY 2015 proposal
Proposal includes another increase in overall payments to SNFs and corrects a misstep related to... -
New CMS pilots focus on dementia care, MDS 3.0 care planning
Although using antipsychotics for dementia can be harmful, researchers say the current quality... -
Government report on Joplin tornadoes offers recommendations for nursing homes
A report by the National Institute for Standards and Technology recommends building tornado... -
CMS memo relaxes previous requirements barring reprocessed SUDs
Nursing homes may purchase reprocessed single-use devices from FDA-certified -
Benefits of nursing and therapy collaboration
Editor's note: This article is a modified excerpt from the HCPro book SNF Nursing and Therapy...
Issue 6, June 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Can culture change lead to improved care in nursing homes?
The term "culture change" has been tossed around healthcare for a number of years, and... -
Stay proactive during the delay
ICD-10 delayed for the second time, this time through Congress Some last-minute language in a new... -
Improving your preadmission screening process for effective case management
A thorough screening process sets the tone for determining appropriate resources for patient care... -
Tips on evidence-based practice in long-term care
Editor's note: This article is a modified excerpt from the HCPro book Evidence-Based Practice in...
Issue 5, May 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Proposed reimbursement cuts for SNFs draw criticism from the field
The White House proposes "accelerated" market basket cuts, which some say could be... -
New report highlights existing issues with nutrition among dementia residents
A report from Alzheimer's Disease International focuses on the importance of proper nutrition for... -
OIG report reveals high rate of adverse events in SNFs
If SNFs weren't already feeling the pressure from federal oversight committees, the Office of... -
Frustration and paperwork surround ADR requests
Additional Documentation Requests (ADR) continue to be a source of frustration for many SNFs. The... -
Chronic wounds
Editor's note: This article is a modified excerpt from the HCPro book Chronic Wounds: Providing...
Issue 4, April 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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OIG adds review of Part A claims to the 2014 long-term Care work plan ?
The LTC industry can expect continued scrutiny regarding Medicare billing practices in 2014, as the... -
Severity of injuries makes fall prevention a priority?
SNFs are all too familiar with the injuries that falls can cause among elderly residents, but the... -
New CDC website focuses on infection prevention?
With CMS penalizing hospitals for preventable infections and patient safety organizations pushing... -
The licensed practical nurse?s leadership role?
Editor?s note: The following excerpt was adapted from the HCPro book The Long-Term Care Licensed... -
ICD-10 coding Q&A?
Editor?s note: The following Q&A was adapted from HCPro?s webcast "ICD-10 Coding and Documentation...
Issue 3, March 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS issues manual revisions in light of Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement
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CDC looks at the current state of the long-term care industry
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CDC looks at the current state of long-term care
Each day in 2012, there were nearly 1.4 million residents being cared for in nursing homes, a... -
CMS releases proposed emergency preparedness requirements
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CMS releases proposed emergency preparedness requirements
In the last several years, a number of large-scale natural disasters have provided a glimpse at the... -
ICD-10 Coding Q&A
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Flu season reference: Documenting influenza
Editor's note: HCPro has a new book focusing on improving clinical documentation accuracy in... -
PPS Q&A
Editor's note: This month's PPS Q&A was modified from the HCPro book Finance, Budgeting... -
ICD-10 Coding Q&A
The following Q&A was adapted from HCPro's ICD-10 Coding and Documentation for Long-Term Care...
Issue 2, February 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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OIG recommends new quality measure for LTC hospitalization rates
It’s no secret that long-term care (LTC) facilities have been under increasing pressure to... -
Five target areas to reduce rehospitalizations
From February 2013 through June 2013, PPS Alert launched a series of articles that looked at... -
Nurse practitioners in the SNF: What your facility should consider
We know that nurse practitioners (NP) can be a valuable resource for staff and families, but... -
Factors to consider when WCA is required
If your SNF is located in a state which requires a written collaborative agreement... -
PPS Q&A
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Issue 1, January 1, 2014 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS releases memo clarifying CPR policies in long-term care
On October 18, CMS released a memo to state agency surveyors regarding CPR policies in nursing... -
Nursing homes are among the most dangerous places to work, according to new statistics
Mining. Construction. Chemical manufacturing. All of these jobs that are perceived to be some of... -
A new report on antipsychotics calls for updated survey practices and more provider involvement
Antipsychotic usage in the long-term care community has been a long-standing issue that only seems... -
MDS professor
Test your knowledge of the MDS and long-term care by answering the following questions. To review... -
PPS Q&A
Editor's note: This month's PPS Q&A was modified from the HCPro book The Big Book of Resident...