Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Compliance Overview
Per the National Institutes of Health – National Institute on Aging, abuse is the intentional or reckless infliction of physical harm, pain, or coercion. Neglect is a caregiver’s or facility’s […]
Trauma-Informed Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
What SNF leaders need to know about trauma-informed care requirements and implementation.
Safety in Long-Term Care: A Year-Round Operational Imperative
Safety in long-term care is a year-round operational responsibility for every department leader.
Skilled Nursing Care Workers: Building a Workforce That Sustains Care and Compliance
Skilled nursing workforce support is an operational and regulatory imperative across all departments.
Pressure Injury Management in Long-Term Care: Protocols, Compliance, and Leadership Oversight
Regulatory and operational guidance on preventing, treating, and documenting pressure injuries in long-term care.
Social Services in Skilled Nursing: Regulatory Requirements, Care Planning, and Compliance Responsibilities
Social Services as a Compliance Requirement Federal regulations establish social services in skilled nursing facilities as a mandatory function. Under 42 CFR §483.40, facilities must provide medically related social services […]
Dietary Services Compliance in Skilled Nursing: Supporting Resident-Centered Dining Year-Round
How skilled nursing facilities can meet dietary compliance requirements while supporting resident-centered care.
Policy and Procedure Review in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Compliance Framework
A compliance framework for policy and procedure review in skilled nursing facilities.
Holiday Season Programming in Long-Term Care: A Practical Guide for Activities and Social Services
Practical guidance for activities and social services teams on holiday programming that truly reaches residents.