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New QRP Detail Available in CASPER Reports!

Published January 29, 2019 Earlier this month, CMS added the SNF QRP Provider Threshold Report to the QRP reports available in the QIES system. Using this report, providers will have more detail and clarity to the status of the required data needed for meeting APU compliance. If the SNF completes 100% of required data elements…
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Bed Safety – Compliance & Reminders

Published November 26, 2018 A holistic approach to safety in skilled nursing facilities includes an assessment of resident safety and functioning when in bed. Residents in long term care are often compromised and frail so to ensure a safe environment, bed safety must be part of an initial and ongoing assessment process. While many hospitals…
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Rising to The Top Deficiency: Abuse Reporting and Investigations

Published January 29, 2019 A common struggle SNF administrative teams have is conducting a thorough investigation to rule out abuse. Abuse and investigation citation frequency is steadily climbing above the infamous Infection Prevention & Control that has ranked number one across the nation since the start of our new survey process. If you are struggling…
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CMS Releases Competency Assessment Toolkit

Published November 26, 2018 Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced upcoming efforts to support better care and outcomes for nursing home residents under the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP). This three-year initiative aims to improve residents’ quality of life by equipping nursing home staff, administrators and stakeholders with technical…
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Phase 3 – Compliance and Ethics

Published November 26, 2018 Start Preparing Your Programs Now! Implementing a Compliance and Ethics Program takes time and effort. With Phase 3 of the RoP fast approaching (effective date 11/28/19), providers need to prepare for F895: Compliance and Ethics Program. This is a new regulatory component that requires facilities to have: Written policies and procedures…
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Here are Some Answers to Your QRP Questions…

Published October 4, 2018 So, your QRP Review and Correct Report shows >80% compliance but CMS is still penalizing you with a 2% reduction in APU? Getting your arms around the QRP data, the Review and Correct Reports and figuring out what needs to be done with the MDSs flagged with incomplete data is not…
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Survey Results, coming back to your 5 Star Rating!

Published October 4, 2018 Since November 28, 2017, everyone has had a little less survey stress knowing their survey outcomes would not impact their Five Star Rating. Unfortunately, those days are dwindling and it’s time to put this topic back on the table. Details of the survey freeze can be found on S&C memorandum 10-04-NH.…
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CMS Issues RAI Manual Revisions…

Published August 23, 2018 We are letting providers know that yesterday CMS finalized the RAI Manual revisions taking effect October 1, 2018. CMS’s most recent MDS changes (version 1.16.0) will significantly impact how they; • assess residents • document • communicate with one another • plan for care. These new requirements effect several sections of the…
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