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Issue 12, December 29, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Conducting the facility assessment: A multi-component approach
What do Russian nesting dolls have to do with regulatory compliance? Last month, as long-term care... -
Opioid addiction: When seniors follow "doctor’s orders"
Historically, opioids have been considered pain relievers and are often compared to morphine... -
Pressure injuries and the MDS
This article is an excerpt from Pressure Injuries in Long-Term Care: A Toolkit for Clinical Staff... -
SNFs seek relief from three-day hospital stay requirement
Critics call the three-day inpatient stay requirement for patients to qualify for Medicare coverage...
Issue 11, November 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: Training your staff to be resident advocates
Customer service in long-term care facilities involves two key aspects: properly educating families... -
High-dose vaccine for seniors proves effective in reducing hospitalizations from the flu
'Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, football Sundays, and that not-so-celebratory trademark... -
A less alarming approach to preventing falls
Great strides have been taken in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities as part of a... -
How to implement a quality assurance program for senior living
The administrators or executive directors in each senior living facility must lead their staff to...
Issue 10, October 27, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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The essential role of MDS 3.0 in RCS-1
Written by Steven Littlehale, MS, GCNS-BC, executive vice president & chief clinical officer... -
The caregiver crisis
It’s been referred to charitably as “a key workforce dilemma” and cynically... -
Understanding C.diff infection and prevention methods
Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile or C. diff, is a spore-forming bacterium that can... -
34 elements of a successful dementia care program
Policy and procedures for special care units must meet state-specific requirements, federal...
Issue 9, September 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Not your mama's PBJ
Since its initial inception as part of Section 6106 of the Affordable Care Act, the payroll-based... -
Survey preparation: How self-audit practices come from QAPI
To help prepare for survey readiness, it is crucial that you regularly audit your facility... -
FAQs: Consolidated billing for SNFs
Since its introduction in the skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting, consolidated billing (CB) has... -
In long-term care credentialing, be rigorous yet realistic
Increasingly, mergers and acquisitions are making strange bedfellows of acute, ambulatory, and...
Issue 8, August 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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If the tooth fits: New denture regulation requires added policies and better dental care
Rolling out with Phase 2 of the new survey process (effective November 28, 2017) is a regulation... -
$370 million increase for SNFs raises more than just pay rates
It’s been said that Rome wasn’t built in a day, which is an archaic way of saying: Be... -
Individualized strategies for managing dysphagia
The act of swallowing, for those who do not have difficulty with it, can feel like second nature... -
Expediting the Medicaid application process
The business office in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is an extremely busy place, and it takes a...
Issue 7, July 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Medicare proposes changes to payment rates and quality programs for SNFs in FY 2018
Let the shift from volume to value continue! In a proposed rule published on April 27, 2017... -
Eliminating alarms through culture change
Great strides have been taken in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) to meet a... -
What SNF providers should know about billing for pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza virus, and Hepatitis B vaccines
As residents age, their health needs become more complex and many find themselves coping with... -
Active shooter in long-term care: Domestic violence doesn't just live at home
For Christy, the morning started out like most every morning lately. She was getting ready for...
Issue 6, June 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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RCS-1 CMS case-mix pre-rule: Get ready for big changes
Written by Renee Kinder, MS, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, Director of Clinical Education at Encore... -
New quality measure cracks down on eliminating medication issues identified during SNF stays
In the FY 2017 SNF PPS final rule, CMS adopted drug regimen review (DRR) as a new quality measure... -
Reducing readmissions from the post-acute setting
Editorial Note: This article first appeared in HealthLeaders magazine, and has been republished... -
Activities in long-term care: Serving the baby boomer generation
Editorial note: This article is an excerpt from HCPro’s new title, The Big Book of Resident...
Issue 5, May 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Behavior management in long-term care: Reducing prevalence of antipsychotics and increasing quality of care
The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes is a partnership between the... -
How to identify and document significant change in status assessments: Reducing hospitalizations
Determining when a significant change in status assessment (SCSA) is necessary and completing the... -
Defining maintenance therapy: A proactive approach to quality care
In February a federal judge accepted Medicare’s plans to better educate the public about... -
Can critical thinking be taught to long-term care nurses? The proof is in the pudding
Editorial Note: This article is an excerpt from HCPro’s new title, Critical Thinking in...
Issue 4, April 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Is Your QAPI Plan Survey-Ready?
Long-term care providers should have jumped on the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI... -
Medicare fraud and improper payments remain black stain under President Trump?s microscope
An alarming fact: Medicare loses more money to overbilling than any other program... -
What SNFs need to know about the five major categories of consolidated billing
Editor's note: Parts of this article have been adapted from the popular HCPro title, Consolidated... -
Five common challenges and tips for ensuring HIPAA compliance in long-term care: From managing electronic health records to social media
Editor’s note: Portions of the following have been excerpted from a white paper written by...
Issue 3, March 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Antibiotic stewardship addressed head on in CMS’ revised infection control requirements
The Joint Commission’s antimicrobial stewardship standard, which requires long-term nursing... -
Obstructing audits could lead to Medicare exclusion for long-term care facilities
Under a final rule published on January 12, 2017, by the Department of Health and Human Services... -
Separating delirium from dementia for better prevention and treatment in long-term care
A significant amount of research and literature exists regarding delirium among the elderly in... -
Emergency Preparedness: It takes a community
In the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, devastating floods around the nation...
Issue 2, February 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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OSHA will use public shaming tactic to create safer workplace environments
Nursing homes and personal care facilities are considered to have one of the highest work-related... -
Bill introduced to add dental, hearing, and vision services under Medicare coverage
On January 12, 2017, lawmakers introduced a bill that lifts restrictions which previously... -
Proactive denial management: Mitigate a potential cash flow killer and protect your income from the upcoming audit storm
It was a rough way to start the fiscal year for a local 99-bed nursing home operator in Oakland... -
New fire safety rules aim to create more home-like environment for long-term care facilities
Residents can now enjoy a more home-like environment as part of their long-term care experience...
Issue 1, January 1, 2017 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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A year of ambiguity alleviated by OIG?s familiar plans
In the months leading to the New Year, much was left to be desired for long-term healthcare... -
The election is over, now what?
by Reg Hislop III Editor’s note: The following was originally a blog post on Reg’s... -
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Q&A
Janet Potter, senior manager at Marcum LLP, answers questions for PPS Alert subscribers... -
Let's get intimate: A closer look at addressing residents' more affectionate relationships
In a nationwide survey conducted by JAMDA in January 2016, 366 directors of nursing were... -
2016 year in review
It’s been a busy year. Catch up on things you missed, track that article you’d like to...