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A proposed rule, titled Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Payment and Policy Changes for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facilities (CMS-1718-P), was published in the Federal Register on April 25. Here are ten things you need to know. Staffing data from Jan 1 through March 31 must be submitted no later than 45 days from the end of the quarter. The final submission deadline for this quarter is May 15, 2019. On a SNF open door forum held earlier this week, officials instructed facilities to review their monthly provider preview reports in their CASPER folder for feedback on their most recent submission. Source: Home Health Line Coders will have new ICD-10-CM codes to report pressure-induced deep tissue damage, acute versus chronic embolism and thrombosis and fractures of the facial bones around the eye, among other changes. Source: Home Health Line While the hospice industry is expected to receive about $540 million in increased payments in 2020, hospice providers should curb the enthusiasm until they fully analyze how the changes will impact the business. New in the April issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care... Q&A: Identifying and preventing UTIs in Long-Term Care Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for 20% of infections reported in long-term care facilities according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). UTIs are in the top five of infections reported at LTCFs, after bacterial pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, and antibiotic staph infections. Not a subscriber? Sign up here. Monthly In-Service: April issue of CNA Training Advisor Engaging residents with dementia in meaningful activities to prevent distress Click here to 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. Education and Training Tools MDS 2019 Updates and PDPM Implications Home Health PPS Benchmarks, 2019 SNF Clinical Documentation Quick Reference Guide for Long-Term Care, Second Edition ICD-10-CM Wound Coding & OASIS Field Guide, 2019 | | Product Spotlight Join us for this 60-minute LIVE webinar on Wednesday, May 8, 2:00-3:00 PM EST, with regulatory expert Stefanie Corbett, DHA, and gain insight into the strategies and evaluation practices to implement in order to proactively prepare for a successful transition. Learn how to implement operational changes to achieve Medicare compliance, effectively manage therapy utilization and maximize reimbursement, with effective goal setting and mastering efficiency. With PDPM right around the corner, you do not want to miss out on this complimentary learning experience. |
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