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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

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.

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.

FTag 725 Sufficient Nursing Staff

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

Did the Recent Refresh Drop Your Star Rating?

Regulatory Update

February 18, 2025

In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion - Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance

Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance Effective March 24, 2025

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