Annual facility assessments still very necessary
There are a few days left to give input on one of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) latest proposals to help reduce the burden on facilities. Comments […]
Meaningful activities for residents with Alzheimer’s disease
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. In the United States alone, there were an estimated 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018, according to a reportpublished by the Alzheimer’s […]
CMS rule tries to strike balance on arbitration agreements
After much contention between long-term healthcare providers and resident advocates about arbitration agreements, the latest word from the Centers for Medicare & Medication Services (CMS) may not make either side […]
Don’t let inaccurate staffing information steal your stars
Adequate and qualified staffing is vital to the successful operation of a long-term care facility. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also identifies staffing as a key component […]
It’s never too late to vaccinate
Keeping an eye on vaccination is not just for the young, older people need to be immunized too. Vaccines are important for older adults, especially those living in a healthcare […]
Winning under PDPM
In a few weeks, skilled nursing facilities all over the nation will usher in a new payment model and prepare for a shift in focus. Starting October 1, the Patient-Driven […]
How to prevent the outbreak waiting in your water
Dangerous germs can lurk in the water systems of healthcare facilities, putting the most vulnerable at risk. Examples of these include Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Burkholderia, Stenotrophomonas, nontuberculous mycobacteria, various species of […]
Family involvement part of ensuring the well-being of first caregivers
Long after the barbecue smoke and fireworks of Independence Day have cleared, we get the opportunity to celebrate the people whose care helped shape this nation. America rests on the […]
Injection safety key to protecting residents from viral hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. There are five different viruses that cause hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. The hepatitis A […]
CMS sharpens focus on stemming antipsychotic use
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently revised the Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating System and many skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) found themselves facing lowered ratings. The […]