Tag: bed safety

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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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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