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The Importance of Timely & High-Quality Therapy in Enhancing Your SNF’s Outcomes and Quality Measures

Regulatory Update

Updated Guidance F605: The Right to be Free from Chemical Restraints

Regulatory Update

New Survey Process “The Bar Has Been Raised”

The Importance of Timely & High-Quality Therapy in Enhancing Your SNF’s Outcomes and Quality Measures

Regulatory Update

Updated Guidance F605: The Right to be Free from Chemical Restraints

Updated Guidance F605: New CMS regulations ensure nursing home residents are protected from unnecessary psychotropic drugs.

Regulatory Update

New Survey Process “The Bar Has Been Raised”

New nursing home survey process raises compliance standards, emphasizing documentation and resident-centered care.

‘Take a Deep Breath,’ and Be Confident Your Respiratory Therapy Program is Revenue Enhancing and Compliant

Why is RT an area that is often inadequately supported by the medical record, which risks issues with reimbursement and compliance?

Quality Measure Drill Down: Discharge Function Score

Discover how to accurately determine Discharge Function Scores and improve clinical processes for better quality measure outcomes.

Regulatory Update

BREAKING NEWS: Judge Strikes Down Nursing Home Staffing Rule in Major Victory

Judge strikes down nursing home staffing mandate, allowing flexible solutions and innovation in care quality.

FTag 686 Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers

Quality in Focus: Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers. A multidisciplinary approach for resident safety.

MDS News and Guidance

Optimizing Outcomes: The SLP Component in PDPM and Why All the Pieces Matter

Under PDPM, the SLP Component is underutilized. Proper coding and training can enhance care and reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities.

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