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Regulatory Update

From Regulation to Reality: The FY 2027 Proposed Rule Through an MDS Coordinator’s Lens

Regulatory Update

April 3 Revision to QSO-26-03-NH Brings Important Clarifications

Regulatory Update

Federal Staffing Rule Update What For-Profit Nursing Homes Need to Know

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?

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.

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

CMS Releases Final Rules Related to Nursing Home Reform Package

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

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.

Ensuring Quality Care Through Comprehensive Assessments

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

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.

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