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A long-term care veteran weighs in on RCS-1

CMS has announced their proposal for the replacement of the current prospective payment system model, a recommendation seconded by MedPAC and scheduled (pending further CMS announcements) to take effect October 1, 2018 (FY2019). The shift from the RUG-IV model to RCS-1 will be a complicated and significant change for providers--but we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way.

There’s a trick to spending less on medical equipment…

…and it won’t cost you in quality. The cost to rent medical equipment adds up, sometimes requiring a high daily fee. Becky Ziviski, CEO of Profit Without Census, knows--because she’s been there.

Housekeeping for senior living: Cleaning and disinfecting (Part 1)

Many of the staff in a senior living facility are considered “universal workers” and are responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of residents’ apartment units in addition to caring for their residents. Most senior living staff have responsibilities that are scheduled on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

Take a second look at texting: Are you compliant?

Secure text messaging is one of the top two types of technologies on home health agencies’ wish lists, according to the 108 respondents to a question on Home Health Line’s 2018 Trends Survey. But, texting with patients could be a potential HIPAA problem if home health agencies aren’t careful.

CMS releases new memo detailing tags for use with revised Home Health CoPs

CMS has sent a memo to state survey agency directors about the new tags surveyors should use to survey under the revised Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoPs), which took effect Jan. 13.

Get involved in educating other long-term care professionals!

HCPro is seeking enthusiastic long-term care managers, nurse leaders, and nurse educators to join an ad-hoc group interested in reading and reviewing prepublication drafts of books and training materials in your areas of interest and expertise.

Increasing communication with your residents who have dementia: Part 1 (of 4)

Listening to another person without a focus on words, as well as how to understand the differences that exist between communicators in processing information is an important aspect to understand when caring for residents with dementia.

New in the January issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care...

OIG investigations to keep in mind in 2018

In the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) FY17 Work Plan, the agency outlined its plans for 2017, stating its intended focus on nursing home complaints and care area management, such as falls and abuse/neglect issues, as well as a continued dedication to investigating Medicare fraud and abuse. As we've seen through numerous media outlets and updates on the latest settlements, the OIG followed through with its intentions.

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Monthly Inservice: Critical thinking skills

Click here to subscribe to CNA Training Advisor and receive a new lesson plan every month, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Simplified Compliance: Education and Training Tools

[webinar] Ensure Compliance and Mitigate Risk With New Patient Rights CoP

[webinar] Profit Without Census: How to Achieve Up to $63k in Cost Savings

Evidence-based strategies and assessment tools for preventing, treating, and assessing pressure injuries

New skills and tools you need to implement your QAPI program

Product Spotlight

Long-Term Care Administrator's Boot Camp

The Long-Term Care Administrator’s Boot Camp offers skilled nursing facility administrators a review of Medicare regulations and best practices for ensuring the provision of high-quality services, resident satisfaction, quality survey outcomes, and proper payments. Specifically, The Long-Term Care Administrator’s Boot Camp focuses on how Medicare regulations guide clinical and financial operations, and explains the role of the administrator in admissions, documentation, MDS, billing, coding, compliance and ethics, and quality improvement.

This includes how to delegate appropriately, build the necessary infrastructure of quality improvement teams, analyze each facility’s resident population needs and risks, and implement effective systems and processes to achieve regulatory compliance. Administrators can expect to learn how to lead and manage facilities to regulatory compliance and to avoid survey issues, claims audits, and improper Medicare payments.

Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday, January 23, 1:30pm-3:00pm, ET - ESRD QIP: Final Rule for CY 2018 Call

Tuesday, January 23, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ET - Special Open Door Forum: New Medicare Card Project

Tuesday, March 6, 2:00pm-3:30pm, ET - Home Health Review and Correct Reports Webinar

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