Tag: nursing home administrator
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The Call No One Wants to Get: How Clinical Oversight Protects Both Residents and Facilities
Digital illustration representing SNF team collaboration, created with AI support for Skilled Nursing Support LLC. I recently received a heavy phone call from a close friend. A family member of theirs had been discharged from a skilled nursing facility, only to end up back in the hospital with a severe GI bleed that went completely…
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Welcome to Your Next Career Adventure in Long-Term Care Nursing!
Exciting News: Extended Opportunity to Join Our Community at a Special Rate! We are thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, we’re extending our special membership offer! This is your chance to join our thriving community of long-term care nursing professionals at an exclusive rate of just $37. Why Extend the Offer?…
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“Nursing Insight: Differentiating Postsurgical Erythema from Infection in Joint Replacements”
Nursing Insight: Differentiating Postsurgical Erythema from Infection in Joint Replacements Understanding the differences between normal postsurgical healing and signs of potential infection is crucial for both bedside and MDS assessment nurses. Arthroplasty involves both skin incisions and joint replacement, leading to some level of skin erythema. Determining when this erythema signals normal healing, suture hypersensitivity,…
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Hues of Harmony: The Dual Benefits of Coloring for Caregivers and Their Charges
The Transformative Benefits of Coloring for Caregivers, Children, and Adults. Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. It’s a powerful tool that can bring joy, peace, and healing to people of all ages, including caregivers, children, adults in nursing homes, hospitals, homecare, or assisted living. If you’re a caregiver, incorporating coloring activities can have transformative benefits…
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How Are MDS Assessment Nurses Key to Navigating Revised LTC Staffing Standards and Medicaid Reporting?
As the MDS nurse, your role is absolutely vital under the new Revised Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities. Your dedication and expertise make a significant difference in the quality of care provided to residents. Please take a moment to review the important details outlined below and continue making a positive impact in our community. “Center…
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Enhancing MDS Assessments with Automated Systems: A Comprehensive Review
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the integration of technology in everyday clinical practice has become more essential than ever before. Specifically, automated systems designed to assist with MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments have made significant strides, offering tools that enhance both accuracy and efficiency. In this post, I’ll review some of these advances.…
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How to boost Nursing Home staff Morale especially during the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a mix of emotions for everyone. While many people look forward to celebrating with their families, it’s important to remember that healthcare is a 24/7 job, and nursing home staff may have to work during the holidays. This can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Supporting…
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How to code your MDS section I diagnosis accurately
Recently I have been asked if a nurse can code findings in discharge summaries from the referring hospitals as an active dx without a query from the resident’s physician. Please see an excerpt from the guidelines below. Please refer to the ICD -10 guidelines https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy-2024-icd-10-cm-coding-guidelines.pdf Two of the most potential areas that may cause confusion…
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How Older Adults can be Planning ahead and be ready for severe weather and natural disasters
A great resource for Older Adults to reference is included in the the link below: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/disaster-preparedness-and-recovery-older-adults Be prepared: Pay attention to potential weather alerts where you live. “Thinking about what your community is most likely to encounter will help you understand what you might need to include in your plan. For more information on preparing…
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Updated changes to the MDS RAI Manual: see: The PDF file labeled: “MDS3.0RAIManualv1.18.11R.Errata.v2.October.20.2023” Also : “November 01, 2023The October update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts.”
Both are located in the download section at the csm website: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/resident-assessment-instrument-manual The following was directly copies from the state website listed above. “What’s New – November 01, 2023The October update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS…