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QM Updates
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/announcements Updates “September 20, 2023 MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual Version 16.0– Now Available The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual is now available. This document serves as an update to the specifications used to calculate quality measures that are included in the NHQI effective October 1, 2023. For more information,…
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Shielding Health Heroes: The Ultimate Infection-Prevention Strategy!
Hand Hygiene is the number one activity that may keep infection from spreading. See https://www.cdc.gov/HandHygiene/index.html#print “Hand hygiene protects you and those receiving the care you provide. The simple act of cleaning your hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics. Some healthcare personnel may need to clean their hands…
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Creating a Welcoming Workplace: Insights from a Nurse
Many in the Long Term Care Healthcare Profession are discussing how to attract or retain Nursing Staff. That is the million dollar question. Staff are leaving due to Regulatory changes that they don’t want to deal with anymore such as: What are some way to help foster a postitive onboarding experience of a new employee…
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????? Let’s Build a Stronger Team in Nursing Homes! ?????
In the world of long-term care, teamwork is our superpower! ?? As a long-term care nurse with a passion for empathetic care, I know the value of collaboration. Here are a few tips to foster teamwork in nursing homes: 1?? Communication is Key: Open and honest communication among staff is crucial. Share insights, concerns, and…
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Ensuring Our Loved Ones’ Safety: Seeking Fall Prevention Strategies and Equipment in the Nursing Home
Dear friends and fellow caregivers, As a long-term care nurse, I’m deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our beloved elders in nursing homes. ? Families most often request long term care staff to implement side rails because they were used when there loved one was in the hospital. Often they don’t understand…
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Every Nursing Home IDT team should be aware of ………
Long term Care IDT members are you aware of survey regulations related to Baseline vs Comprehensive Care plans? When to review with resident/responsible party and who should be at the care plan review? We are all aware that a MDS assessment should be completed by day 14 of a residents admission and a comprehensive care…
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Updates
September 6, 2023 SNF QRP Quality Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual V5.0, Change Table, Risk Adjustment Appendix File, Imputation Appendix File, and HCC ICD-10 Crosswalks – Now Available https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/reporting-program/snf-quality-reporting-program-measures-and-technical-information “The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Quality Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual Version 5.0 is now available. This document serves as an update…
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Celebrating Caregivers this Labor Day: Honoring Unsung Heroes
As we approach Labor Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers, let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes among us – caregivers. These incredible individuals selflessly dedicate their time and energy to caring for their loved ones, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. In the spirit of…
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Important MDS Update Released today: SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available
August 23, 2023 cited fromhttps://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Training “POST-EVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program A Post-Event Q&A document from the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available. This document contains responses to questions asked throughout the training program. See “2023_August_SNF Guidance Training Program_Q&A” in the Downloads section below. If you have questions about accessing…