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Issue 12, December 18, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Ensuring HIPAA compliance during the pandemic
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the privacy of... -
OIG recommendations to CMS
Every year, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) makes recommendations to CMS to ensure federal... -
Battling obesity
Obesity is a public health crisis in the United States. Approximately 36.5% of adults are obese... -
Ensure successful resident admissions
The idea of reducing the risk of litigation through person-centered care is the idea that meeting...
Issue 11, December 4, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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What’s the latest with COVID-19?
Reporting requirements for nursing homes are constantly changing during the pandemic. CMS has been... -
Overcoming staff challenges
Working in a SNF can take both a physical and emotional toll on staff members. Everyday challenges... -
Influenza or COVID-19? Identify the differences
While we have all been living with the COVID-19 pandemic for a majority of 2020, the flu season is... -
Protecting your staff: What are your responsibilities?
Keeping staff safe is not only a moral obligation, but a legal one as well. SNFs need to ensure...
Issue 10, October 30, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Audits: After the pandemic
Being prepared for an audit is of utmost importance for SNFs. COVID-19 has completely changed the... -
Takeaways from the FY 2021 SNF final payment rule
As PDPM reaches the end of its first year, the 2021 SNF final payment rule took effect on October... -
Bloodborne pathogens and standard precautions
Bloodborne pathogens are something that many SNF staff members will encounter, and it’s... -
Mental illness in older adults
Mental health problems are common among older adults, the chronically ill or disabled, and the...
Issue 9, September 24, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Keeping up to date with regulations and documentation
As it has for so many aspects of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way... -
Keep residents engaged during COVID-19
There are few communities hit harder by COVID-19 than the elderly nursing home population. Not... -
COVID-19 Q&A
The ever-changing policies for handling COVID-19 in SNFs are sometimes hard to keep track of. The... -
Communication is key
Communicating clearly and honestly on a one-to-one basis and in groups is an essential skill set... -
Antibiotic stewardship checklist
Antibiotic stewardship is imperative in ensuring that medications are properly prescribed and...
Issue 8, August 28, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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CMS blanket waivers during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken things up for SNFs and affected nearly all day-to-day activities... -
Preventing staff burnout
The long-term care industry is one of the most regulated industries in healthcare, and at times it... -
Reopening SNFs amid COVID-19
As organizations around the country are beginning to reopen, the future for SNFs is still up in the... -
Professionalism and accountability
Being professional at all times and having self-accountability is crucial when working in a SNF...
Issue 7, July 31, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Recognizing skilled care
I never thought I would see this question in my lifetime, particularly in 2020, the Year of the... -
Acing your SNF survey
SNF surveys have pivoted over the past few months to focus on infection control amid COVID-19... -
CMS proposes payment rule for FY 2021
On April 10, 2020, CMS issued a proposed rule [CMS-1737-P] for fiscal year (FY) 2021 that updates... -
Caring for your LGBT residents
When providing care for residents, it’s important to be knowledgeable and understanding of...
Issue 6, June 26, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Five guidelines for transferring SNF residents to hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, resident transfers between SNFs and hospitals require... -
The new dawn: Coronavirus and long-term care
The novel coronavirus, also known by the more technical name of severe acute respiratory syndrome... -
End-of-life care in SNFs
COVID-19 has plagued SNFs for the past few months, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths across... -
How to properly don and doff masks
Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become an integral part of day-to-day life at SNFs. While... -
Plan of correction for survey deficiencies
While CMS is currently focusing surveys on infection control and instances of immediate jeopardy...
Issue 5, May 29, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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COVID-19: What SNFs need to know
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S., SNFs are in a vulnerable position. Residents&rsquo... -
Reducing COVID-19 anxiety in SNFs
The staff at SNFs are currently on the front lines doing the vital work of battling COVID-19... -
Continuing presence of coronavirus brings new obligations related to OSHA
As employers begin looking beyond the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and start thinking... -
Tracking and trending infections in SNFs
The only way to ensure your infection control program is effective is to assess its efficiency on... -
Infection control self-assessment tool
As CMS focuses surveys on infection control in SNFs, it’s important for SNFs to make sure...
Issue 4, April 24, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Emergency preparedness in the time of COVID-19
In the face of a global pandemic, SNFs across the country need to have a heightened awareness of... -
ROP Phase 3 requirements
CMS’ Requirements for Participation (ROP) Phase 3 went into effect on November 28, 2019... -
Restorative nursing programs: The win-win solution
The quality measure with the most impact on revenue is clearly rehospitalization rates. With... -
The CDC 12-step program for antimicrobial resistance
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has developed a 12-step program for addressing...
Issue 3, March 27, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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The future of Medicaid
In early 2019, the Trump administration announced the 2021 federal budget, which called for a... -
Utilizing restorative nursing in your SNF
SNF residents often face a plethora of challenges that hinder their independence. Approximately 96... -
Infection control in the dietary area
Although infection control is often given great attention within nursing, the dietary area, and its... -
Rehabilitating the short-term resident
When seniors are discharged from a hospital and need time to rehabilitate, a short-term SNF stay is... -
Range of motion and positioning
Exercising muscles is an important aspect of rehabilitating SNF residents. The following tips for...
Issue 2, February 28, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Finding success under SNF VBP
The SNF value-based purchasing (VBP) program began adjusting Medicare payments a little over a year... -
Keys to successful admissions: Putting your best foot forward
It is important to start the relationship off right with new residents and their families... -
Assessing pressure injuries
All pressure injury care begins with accurate wound assessment and healthcare provider...
Issue 1, January 15, 2020 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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Concern about ICD-10 Return to Provider codes
The following is a deep dive into ICD-10 Return to Provider (RTP) codes, written by Renee Kinder... -
SNF pain management in the age of the opioid crisis
Managing resident pain is an important aspect of care in any skilled nursing facility (SNF), but... -
Nonpharmacological approaches to managing dementia behaviors
Caring for residents with dementia can be a difficult task, and while pharmacological approaches... -
PPS Alert for Long-Term Care 2019 index
PPS Alert for Long-Term Care 2019 index