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Regulatory Update

January 6, 2026

Candida auris: Protecting Residents from an Emerging Superbug

Regulatory Update

January 6, 2026

Updated Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Regulatory Update

January 6, 2026

SNF QRP Validation Audits Begin January 2026: What Leaders Need to Know Now

Regulatory Update

New Survey Process “The Bar Has Been Raised”

New nursing home survey process raises compliance standards, emphasizing documentation and resident-centered care.

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

Why is RT an area that is often inadequately supported by the medical record, which risks issues with reimbursement and compliance?

Quality Measure Drill Down: Discharge Function Score

Discover how to accurately determine Discharge Function Scores and improve clinical processes for better quality measure outcomes.

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.

FTag 686 Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers

Quality in Focus: Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers. A multidisciplinary approach for resident safety.

MDS News and Guidance

Optimizing Outcomes: The SLP Component in PDPM and Why All the Pieces Matter

Under PDPM, the SLP Component is underutilized. Proper coding and training can enhance care and reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities.

Did the Recent Refresh Drop Your Star Rating?

FTag 725 Sufficient Nursing Staff

Practical tips to tackle the top 3 challenges faced by staffing-strapped facilities during our mock surveys.

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