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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. ...

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...

With winter fast approaching us, have you done an elopement drill? CMS’s definition of elopement is when a resident leaves the premises...

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...

CMS proposed staffing rule is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-minimum-staffing-st...

Having worked in several facets of healthcare, it is apparent that a team approach is the most effective, for not only improved patient...

CMS has published the final RAI Manual as of August 24, 2023. You can obtain the electronic version at: Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident...

CMS has updated the OSA Manual effective today, August 15, 2023. The following changes have been made: A0700 The word <patient>...

Please note that CMS has indicated the finalized RAI Manual that was posted on various sites on August 14, 2023, is NOT the final RAI...

“Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation,” as Andre Lorde states. This mindset reflects the value self-care can have on...

On July 31, 2023, CMS published the final rule for fiscal year 2024. To read through the document, click here:...

CMS has released the IPA, NP, and SP item sets for the October 1, 2023 changes. You can download here: https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/mds...

The PA DOH will require the OSA MDS beginning October 1, 2023, in order to calculate CMI without utilizing a RUG system. This change...

Pennsylvania's requirement changes for long-term care facilities takes effect today. A staffing calculation tool is included here:...

Caregivers are task oriented, which is understandable as there is a lot to do in a short amount of time. But I want you to take a moment...

CMS has made RAI Manual and Item Set changes that will be effective October 1, 2023. On the CMS website, you can obtain the latest...