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Scientists are able to completely reverse Alzheimer’s in mice

By slowly reducing levels of the enzyme BACE1 in mice as they age, scientists at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio discovered that the formation of amyloid plaques on the brain (bits of protein build up that are believed to be at the root of Alzheimer’s disease) were either prevented or reversed.

Understanding phase 2 requirements for survey readiness

A thorough review and update of the implementation of Phase 2 requirements, as well as preparation tactics for survey readiness, will help long-term care providers mitigate citation risks.

Incorrect quality measure data to be updated, CMS says

Some pressure ulcer data was mistakenly excluded from recent CMS reports on quality measures for home health agencies, but CMS says the data will be corrected before the measure is publicly reported on Home Health Compare.

Bill Dombi named president of National Association of Home Care & Hospice

The National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) this on Tuesday announced the appointment of its new president.

New guidelines make significant changes to management of C. Difficile

Clostridium difficile or C. diff is a deadly, treatment-resistant infection and the most important cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea. Adults who are 65 years and older and in a long-term care facilities are especially at risk for the highly contagious infection.

Facts and free resources for preventing the flu in long-term care

Impacts of the flu on seniors ages 65 years and older range from an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and bacterial lung infection (i.e. bronchitis or pneumonia), as well as a negative impact on ability to function independently.

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

Optimizing managed care partnerships to maximize clinical outcomes

This Q&A was taken from HCPro’s live webinar show, “Optimizing Managed Care Partnerships to Maximize Clinical Outcomes and Increase Revenue in SNFs,” led by Justin Border, OTR/L, founder of Titan Healthcare Solutions, LLC. The show originally aired on August 30, 2017.

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Monthly Inservice: Survey preparation

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

Learn how to analyze your quality measures data to increase performance

CMS estimates that this area of compliance will cost home health agencies the most in new CoP

QAPI: How to craft a robust, compliant performance improvement project

An interdepartmental collaboration you must have in your facility

Understanding phase 2 requirements for survey readiness

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

Wednesday, February 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ET - Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum

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

Tuesday, March 20, 1:30pm-3:00pm, ET - Person-Centered Care Planning and Practice Recommendations Call: Dementia Care in Nursing Homes

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