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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…
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Check out a new resource for Nursing facilities: Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
https://nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org/resources/ This is an example of just one of the training topics that they have developed. https://test-center-of-excellence.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/COE-NF-6-Guiding-Principles-to-Create-a-Trauma-Informed-Approach-Within-A-NF-FINAL_508.pdf “Trauma-informed care starts with learning and understanding as much as we can about a resident’s lived experiences.Each circle represents a principle of trauma-informed care. Use these six principles to support a trauma-informed care environment that improves the care,…
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What’s New –
August 15, 2023 UPDATED: Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits/mds30raimanual The Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual have been updated, and the updated versions are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. Some items, listed below, have been…
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? Embracing Wisdom: Breaking Down Age Barriers in the Workplace ?
Let’s celebrate the power of experience and knowledge in the workplace! ? Age should never limit someone’s potential or contributions. As a passionate long-term care nurse and advocate for inclusive environments, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible value that different generations bring to the table. Just like in healthcare, where our elders’ wisdom enriches us, workplaces…
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Empowering the Elderly: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Advocacy and Planning – 2020 Toolkit
See link below: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/law_aging/2020-tool-kit-hcap.pdf Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning, 3rd Edition, 2020 Today we are providing the above link to help navigate an essential aspect of life that often requires attention and understanding – aging and healthcare advocacy. As we grow older, it’s crucial to be prepared and informed about the challenges and opportunities that…
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Long-term care facilities can track weekly COVID-19 vaccination data for residents and healthcare personnel (HCP) through NHSN
See all resources at link below https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/weekly-covid-vac/ TrainingNHSN Person-Level Vaccination Forms: June Release Updates – June 2023 Slideset [PDF – 3 MB] https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/Person-Level_Long-term-Care-Weekly-COVID-19-Vaccination-Form-Changes-and-Updates_cp508.pdf Updates to Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Data Reporting: Long-term Care Facilities – June 2023 Slideset [PDF – 2 MB] https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/Final-Long-term-Care-Weekly-COVID-19-Vac-Form_Updates_LoriHaas_AudreyRobnett_Brown_508c.pdf Up to Date Vaccination Status: Surveillance Definition Change – June 2022 https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/up-to-date-vaccination-status-surveillance-definition-change-508.pdf NHSN…
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From Meds to Minutes: Nurses’ Strategies for Curbing Unnecessary Medications and Timing Errors
Have you ever began your med pass for your residents and thought ………. Wow, I am never going to be in compliance with ……… Your state regulations for administration of Medications Do you know what a potential timing med error is ? “Count a wrong time error if the medication is administered 60 or more…
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Life is meant to be lived stress-free
Life is meant to be lived stress- free We all experience that moment at work, at home or just in life when we think we can’t handle the changes. Like you I had to adjust to: a new boss a new policy a change in my home life. My adult child moved home to save…
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If you want to improve your Knowledge here is what you can do!
Cellulitis can be reoccurring and difficult to treat. Take the test…. I did and learnt new information… https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/991635
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Look What I found!
Cms released Part 1 SNF May 2023 training guidance for MDS v1.18.11 http://2023_May_SNF Guidance Training Program_Part 1 (ZIP) https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits/skilled-nursing-facility-quality-reporting-program/snf-quality-reporting-program-training The zip file contains the training guidance for all the changes and the second link is the page where you can locate the training program. The link is at the bottom of the page. Here is…