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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

September 10, 2024

FTag 692 Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance

A focus on nutrition/hydration in LTC facilities post-COVID and recommendations on what to observe during meal service to improve compliance

FTag 684 Quality of Care

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights FTag 684 Quality of Care, the third most frequently cited FTag in FY 2023

Regulatory Update

Five Updates to Know from CMS’ FY 2025 Final Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities

On July 31st revisions to 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System, the QRP, SDOH, ICD-10 Code Mappings, and CMPs.

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment. Revisions Effective 8.8.24. Are You Prepared?

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?

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

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.

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.

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