News & Publications

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Polaris Pulse

July 7, 2026

The Link Between Quality Rounds and Quality Outcomes

Polaris Pulse

July 7, 2026

Is Your Clinical Risk Meeting at Risk?

Polaris Pulse

July 7, 2026

QAPI Is More Than a Meeting - It's the Operating System of a High-Performing Skilled Nursing Facility

Case Studies

May 6, 2024

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

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 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

April 2, 2024

Ensuring Quality Care Through Comprehensive Assessments

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

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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