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Medicare Managed Care: Know Each Payer’s Rules and Be Ready

WebProviders may need to go up to the third level of appeal, the administrative law judge (ALJ), for relief, says McCarthy. “The first level of appeal, called …

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American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing

WebWelcome to the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing. The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN ®) represents more than 19,000 post …

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2024 Landscape: Updates in Medicare Impacting SNFs

Web2023 Costs. 2024 Costs. Inpatient hospital. • $1,600 deductible per benefit period. • $0 for the first 60 days of each benefit period. • $400/day for days 61–90. • …

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MDS 3.0 and the RAI Process

WebMDS 3.0 and the RAI Process. The MDS 3.0 and the RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) is a comprehensive nurse assessment and care planning …

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6 Questions on Quality Measures Answered by AAPACN Nurse …

WebThe American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) recently hosted the AAPACN 2023 Quality Virtual Conference, a one-day virtual conference that …

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Coding Malnutrition and Morbid Obesity on the MDS

WebTherefore, when a resident meets the coding criteria for morbid obesity for both I0020B and I8000, that diagnosis would be “double-coded” in both items. Similarly, …

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Effective Communication: Get the Nursing Team on the Right Track

WebImplementing the following process steps can help the DNS boost open communication in the nursing department: Set clear expectations for staff. Good …

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The Physician and “I”: Part 1 on Diagnoses and MDS Coding …

WebThe physician’s role in the skilled nursing facility (SNF) is essential to delivering skilled, quality care for skilled and long-term care residents. Physicians are the …

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Elopement Risk Management: How to Increase Resident Safety

WebRemember key steps when an elopement occurs. Taking the following steps can help providers stay on track from a risk management perspective if a resident …

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Reduce Turnover and Increase Staff Retention with Employee

WebIn fact, the cost of replacing a direct care worker is estimated to be about 25% of their annual wage.”. To help address these issues with turnover and staffing, Dr. …

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QAPI Certification and Education for QCP

WebQAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) certification and education is the key to continuous growth and sustained performance improvement. An effective QAPI …

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Start Your Career as an MDS Nurse

WebA career in MDS can start from any direction. If you’re currently in an entry level position in a clinical setting, you can work up to a position within a clinical, quality, compliance, or …

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Long-Term Care IT and Technology

WebThis paper provides an overview of Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption and utilization in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) settings. This study …

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CHAPTER 5: SUBMISSION AND CORRECTION OF THE MDS …

WebOctober 2019 Page 5-1. CHAPTER 5: SUBMISSION AND CORRECTION OF THE MDS ASSESSMENTS. Nursing homes are required to submit Omnibus Budget Reconciliation …

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Relieving the Pressure of Coding Reopened Pressure Ulcers

WebIn the updated Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User’s Manual, v1.18.11, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

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SECTION Q: PARTICIPATION IN ASSESSMENT AND GOAL …

WebSection Q of the MDS uses a person-centered approach to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to learn about home- and community-based services and to receive long …

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Nurse Discounts, Coupons and Deals 2024

WebUnder Armour Get 20% off all purchases with ID.me. Vera Bradley Nab 15% off with ID.me verification. HSN Healthcare workers and teachers can get a 15% discount on a single …

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