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Overcoming Behavioral Care Planning Pitfalls

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Infection Preventionist Work Plan Considerations

WebInfection control is a crucial, though sometimes overlooked, component of health care. It’s been suggested that nursing home residents are at greater risk of …

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Mastering Behavioral Health Documentation: Top 5 Tips for Skilled

WebBehavioral health issues in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) require meticulous documentation to ensure proper care and compliance with regulations. …

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The Ins and Outs of Immediate Jeopardy

WebImmediate Jeopardy (IJ) is defined by CMS in Appendix Q of the State Operations Manual as “ a situation in which entity noncompliance has placed the health …

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Pressure Ulcers: How Does Your Facility Measure Up

WebSurveyors utilize the Pressure Ulcer CE Pathway to determine if facility practices are in place to identify, evaluate, and intervene to prevent and/or heal pressure …

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Infection Control Highlight: Managing UTIs in Long-Term Care …

WebInfection control is a critical aspect of healthcare, especially in long-term care (LTC) facilities where residents are more vulnerable to infections like urinary tract …

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Improving Resident Care & Reimbursement: The Role of the PHQ …

WebIn the dynamic world of nursing home care, ensuring the well-being of residents while managing financial stability is a constant challenge. Today, we'll explore …

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F740 Elements of an Effective Behavior Management Program for …

WebElements of an Effective Behavior Management Program for Nursing Facilities Behavior management plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and supportive …

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After the Survey: Developing a Plan of Correction

WebA plan of correction (POC) is a plan developed by the facility and approved by CMS or the state survey agency that clearly describes the actions the facility will take …

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Ins and Outs of Skilled Maintenance Therapy

WebSkilled nursing services are covered where such skilled nursing services are necessary to maintain the patient’s current condition or prevent or slow further …

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Survey Management: Drafting Effective Plans of Correction

Web42 CFR §488.401 defines a Plan of Correction (PoC) as a plan developed by the facility and approved by CMS or the survey agency that describes the actions the …

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PDPM Isolation and Supportive Documentation

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The Primary Diagnoses Under PDPM: How to Avoid Common …

WebSince the inception of PDPM, selecting the Primary Diagnosis has been a challenge for MDS/RAI coordinators. Under PDPM, the diagnosis coded on the 5 …

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F689 Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices

WebF689 Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices has been the third most frequently cited F tag so far in the 2021 fiscal year per Casper data (9/5/21). 3,466 …

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Medical Review: Preparing for TPE Audits

WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indicated in an August 2021 MLNConnects newsletter that the targeted probe and educate (TPE) program …

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Navigating Immediate Jeopardy: Top Citations in FY2023 for …

WebUnderstanding Immediate Jeopardy Citations is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of nursing facility environments. In Fiscal Year 2023, several citations took the …

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SNF Meetings– UR & Triple Check Essentials

WebAudits are currently underway for the Skilled Nursing Facility 5-Claim Probe and Educate Review.It’s no longer a matter of if you will face medical review, but when. …

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F578 Resident’s Rights- Advance Directives

WebAdvance Directive and resident’s rights related to medical decision making are addressed in the surveyor guidance under F578. Understanding how the guidance …

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Long-Term Care Federal Monitoring Surveys

WebOn November 20, 2023, CMS released Guidance for Federal Monitoring Surveys (FMS) which identifies the FY2024 and FY2025 focus concerns and guidance on how CMS staff …

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