Regulatory Compliance
Championing infection control
As the CMS regulations for infection control programs kick in, providers are finding that leadership matters as much as training.
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CMS proposes new Immediate Jeopardy policy for SNFs
The draft policy could reduce the likelihood of high civil money penalties against skilled nursing providers for immediate jeopardy deficiences that resulted in no harm or death.
CMS proposes new Immediate Jeopardy policy for nursing homes
The draft policy could reduce the likelihood of high civil money penalties against skilled nursing providers for immediate jeopardy deficiences that resulted in no harm or death.
Bye-bye, CMMI?
CMS Administrator Seema Verma has announced the dawn of big changes at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). What will happen to all the bundled payment projects?
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Disaster plans: perfect on paper
The criminal investigation into the eight South Florida nursing home deaths following Hurricane Irma is prompting a larger look at how long-term care facilities prepare—and practice—for natural disasters.
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5 must-haves for emergency preparedness planning
New CMS regulations are an opportunity for providers to write policies and practice procedures that can prepare staff for the unexpected.
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Advance directive struggle for Alzheimer’s resident
A resident's advance directive has turned into a legal battle with family members who say the assisted living provider shouldn't be helping her eat.
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CMS launches Hospice Compare site
Much like the Nursing Home Compare site for skilled nursing facilities, the new data comparison tool will allow consumers to see quality measures data on hospice and palliative care providers.
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Senate GOP issues revisions to BCRA health bill
GOP senators make a few big changes to the BCRA bill but stick to their guns on tax repeals and cuts to Medicaid.
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Social media’s double-edged sword
Social media is ubiquitous, valuable and fun. It can also get long-term care providers into a lot of legal trouble.
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