News & Publications

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Regulatory Update

May 6, 2025

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

Regulatory Update

May 6, 2025

New Survey Process “The Bar Has Been Raised”

Consulting

April 17, 2025

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

Regulatory Update

April 23, 2024

CMS Releases Final Rules Related to Nursing Home Reform Package

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

Consulting

April 2, 2024

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.

Consulting

April 10, 2024

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.

Consulting

March 19, 2024

F699- Trauma Informed Care

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights best practices to help mitigate penalties and citations.

MDS News and Guidance

February 16, 2024

MDS Changes Coming in October 2024 – What to Expect and How to Prepare

A high-level overview of upcoming MDS modifications as well as ways to prepare.

Consulting

February 8, 2024

F585 Grievances

Six questions to ensure your grievance process meets regulations.

Consulting

January 22, 2024

F689: Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices

F689 Falls – Are You Proactive or Reactive?

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