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Moments in Bloom: Four Areas Worthy of Celebration in Long-Term Care

Ask Amanda: SNF QRP Edition – Protecting Your 2% APU

Regulatory Update

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

MDS News and Guidance

Decoding the MDS 3.0: What Is Happening With Section J?

On October 1, 2023 the new MDS 3.0 goes into effect, presenting major changes to how care is documented and coded.

FTag of the Month: Personal Food Policy

Facilities need to focus on the safety of outside food brought into the facility by visitors.

FTag of the Month: Training Requirements

Ongoing training is key to ensure competent staff, volunteers, and students who can provide the best care to residents.

November 14, 2022

How Peachtree Hills Place achieved a deficiency-free survey with help from a Polaris MDS Coordinator

Learn how Peachtree Hills Place achieved a deficiency-free state survey using an expert outsourced MDS Coordinator.

September 28, 2022

13 Questions to Prepare for on State Surveys

Prepare for upcoming October changes to the nursing home surveyor process by reviewing these 13 key questions.

How Covenant Living Improved Its Reimbursement Rate and Overcame Staffing Gaps through Polaris Group’s Offsite MDS Coordinator Program

A case study on how Covenant Living Communities and Services benefited from Polaris Group's Offsite MDS Coordinator Program.

The 10 Most Common FTags and How to Address Them

FTag citations have changed dramatically during COVID-19. Learn about the 10 most frequently cited and how to stay in compliance.

Regulatory Update

BREAKING NEWS: Judge Strikes Down Nursing Home Staffing Rule in Major Victory

Judge strikes down nursing home staffing mandate, allowing flexible solutions and innovation in care quality.

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