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Repeat Offenders: Why F880, F812, and F761 Keep Leading LTC Citations

Building a Strong Physician Query Process in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

Have You Added Health Equity to Your QAPI Plan Yet?

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment. Revisions Effective 8.8.24. Are You Prepared?

Regulatory Update

Changes to FTag 838 Facility Assessment

Have you completed the updates effective August 9th, 2024? Does Your Staffing Plan Meet the Medically Complex Needs of Your Resident?

Outsourced and Remote MDS Coordinator Improves Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation’s Reimbursement Accuracy

See how Mansion Nursing & Rehab achieved 100% assessment accuracy and increased its CMI by 12%.

Regulatory Update

F880 Infection Prevention and Control

With the release of the CMS mandate requiring the use of EBP in certain circumstances, we offer information related to common questions.

Regulatory Update

CMS Releases Final Rules Related to Nursing Home Reform Package

The rules address minimum staffing standards, as well and Medicaid and Managed Care access.

Ensuring Quality Care Through Comprehensive Assessments

Explore Resident Assessment F-Tags, briefly covering various items to ensure compliance.

Regulatory Update

CMS issues new mandate under F880 Infection Prevention and Control effective April 1. Are you prepared?

Effective April 1st, surveyors will evaluate the use of EBP, Polaris Group suggests the implementation of 5 processes to avoid citations.

F677: ADL Care for Dependent Residents

A systematic review of 4 areas (grooming, nutrition, assistance with bathroom, assistance with transport) to ensure compliance with F677.

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