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CMS Memo from 12/31/2024 - Respiratory Illness Reporting Requirements
CMS expects facilities to be in compliance and this will be a part of the survey process.
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Jan 6, 20251 min read
The Monthly - July 2024 Edition
The Monthly provides important updates and news for long-term care, skilled nursing, personal care, and assisted living facilities.
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Jul 1, 20240 min read
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
May 1, 20240 min read
Reflection
As 2023 comes to a close, it is common for us to reflect on the past year’s events and our own personal growths, setbacks, or hurdles. ...
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Updates to the RAI Manual
Stay up to date with recent changes to the RAI Manual from October 20th, 23rd, and November 1st, 2023. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quali...
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Proactive Planning
With winter fast approaching us, have you done an elopement drill? CMS’s definition of elopement is when a resident leaves the premises...
Terri Gabany, BSN, RN, NHA, WCC, RAC-CT
Nov 1, 20232 min read
The Fall Season
Fall is a wonderful time of the year, but it is also when we see an increase of viral illness. An important measure to help prevent...
Terri Gabany, BSN, RN, NHA, WCC, RAC-CT
Sep 29, 20231 min read
CMS Mandatory Staffing
CMS proposed staffing rule is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-minimum-staffing-st...
Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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