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Have You Added Health Equity to Your QAPI Plan Yet?

Drilling Down: Falls with Major Injury in Long-Stay Quality Measures

Regulatory Update

BREAKING: Federal Judge Vacates Key RN Staffing Requirements in Nursing Home Mandate

Whatever Happened to Restorative Nursing?

Reclaiming the Push for Highest Practicable Function

8 Ways to Prepare for Annual Survey

Survey success starts with daily habits, not last-minute fixes. Use this guide to embed readiness into your everyday routines.

Break Free: Ensuring Compliance with F605 Chemical Restraints

Ensure compliance with F605: Learn how proper GDR use reduces risk, improves care, and protects your LTC facility from citations.

Regulatory Update

HHS Appeal of Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

Implications for LTC Facilities

Regulatory Update

Is Your Facility Ready for Increased MDS Scrutiny? Understanding the New CMS Guidance on F641

New CMS guidance increases scrutiny of MDS coding. Learn how to avoid F641 citations and ensure accurate assessments at your facility.

Quality Measure Drill Down: New Antipsychotic Medication Orders

Explore key tips to accurately track antipsychotic use in short-stay residents and prepare for upcoming CMS survey changes in 2025.

Regulatory Update

NEWS UPDATE May 12, 2025, MORATORIA ON NURSING HOME STAFFING MANDATE

A new federal budget proposal could reshape Medicaid, delay staffing mandates, and impact long-term care funding. Here's what to know.

THE MIGHTY QUARTET: Four Focus Areas with Unstoppable Impact

Reduce risk, boost compliance, and improve outcomes in your SNF with 4 key strategies from Polaris consultants.

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