Tag: nursing homes
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Resident Reflections: Navigating the Challenges of Incontinence in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Incontinence is a deeply personal and often distressing issue that many residents in skilled nursing facilities face. If I were to find myself in a situation where I needed to wear incontinence briefs, I can only imagine how challenging it would be, both physically and emotionally. The Emotional Toll The feeling of losing control over…
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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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How to Navigate the MDS RAI Manual Changes: A Guide for MDS Nurses
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, staying current with regulations and guidelines is paramount for providing quality care. As a dedicated MDS nurse, your role is pivotal in ensuring that residents receive the best possible care, and one of the key elements of your job is understanding and implementing the changes in the MDS RAI…
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How to navigate QM’s: “From Data Elements to Quality Measures – Cross-Setting QRP Web-Based Training”.
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/training This is a great course that you can access and educate yourself at your own pace. “CMS is offering a web-based training course that provides a high-level overview of how data elements within CMS patient/resident assessment instruments are used to construct quality measures (QMs) across post-acute care (PAC) settings. The PAC settings included are…
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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…