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Friday, April 17, 2020

What SNFs need to be doing right now to deal with COVID-19

Long-term care regulatory expert Stefanie Corbett chats with us on our first Post-Acute Advisor Podcast. Corbett tells us what facilities should be doing right now to prepare for COVID-19, and what to do with suspected or confirmed cases. We also discuss keeping staff safe and healthy, visitation policies, and how to keep trucking on.

Home Health

To receive Medicare hospice benefit, patient must be certified as terminally ill

In order for a patient to receive the Medicare hospice benefit, the patient must be certified as terminally ill, according to a cgsmedicare webpage. The certification/recertification is an important part of required documentation for Medicare payment for the hospice services provided. A common reason for hospice certification errors are related to a missing or invalid …

Skilled Nursing Facility

LTC facility COVID-19 deaths soar to 5,500

According to NBC News, the number of COVID-19-related deaths in LTC facilities is now 5,670. This data, based on 29 state health departments and includes nursing homes and assisted living facilities, shows that the deaths more than doubled since last week. Almost 3,5o00 LTC facilities are reporting COVID-19 cases, according to state data. It’s important …

Featured Product

Monthly In-Service: April issue of CNA Training Advisor

Understand how to address chronic conditions. Get the latest issue to receive a new lesson plan, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Private Duty

New rule answers key questions from employers on COVID-19 relief

A temporary rule issued April 1 provides answers to at least some questions employers have regarding relief offered through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) — a measure that provides both paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rule, which will be in effect …

Featured Webinar

Webinar: What SNFs Need to Know About COVID-19

SNF populations are at the highest risk of being affected by COVID-19. If infected, residents are at an increased risk of serious illness and death. With the number of reported cases rising daily in the United States, CMS and the CDC are taking action to protect the health and safety of residents and healthcare providers. …

PPS Alert for Long-Term Care

Restorative nursing programs: The win-win solution

The quality measure with the most impact on revenue is clearly rehospitalization rates. With SNFVBP, SNFQRP, and the Five-Star Rating System directly or indirectly impacting reimbursement, the one measure all three of these CMS reporting programs have in common is rehospitalizations.