by PMR Team | Jun 12, 2019 | Compliance, Consulting, SNF
Effective systems critical for a robust Compliance Program A compliance program is made up of the written policies, procedures and day to day operational actions that focus on preventing and detecting violations of law and regulations and on promoting care quality.... by PMR Team | May 14, 2019 | Compliance, Regulatory, SNF, Training
Protect your facility and residents from adverse events and negative survey outcomes. The Phase 3 SNF §483.95 Training Requirements must be in place by November 28, 2019. As part of the new requirements, nursing facilities will be required to develop, implement, and... by PMR Team | Apr 15, 2019 | Compliance, Regulatory, SNF, Trauma Informed Care
How will you meet Trauma Informed Care standards required under the Phase 3 Requirements of Participation (ROP)? Trauma-informed care is an organizational structure and treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all... by PMR Team | Apr 9, 2019 | Compliance, Medicare, Reimbursement, SNF
PEPPER: Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report Skilled Nursing Facility PEPPER Available The Q4FY18 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) with statistics through September... by PMR Team | Mar 14, 2019 | 5-Star, Compliance, Education, Infection Prevention, QAPI
Specialized Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Home Staff On March 11, 2019, CMS announced that the Specialized Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Home Staff in the Long-Term Care Setting is Now Available and can be accessed on... by PMR Team | Mar 7, 2019 | 5-Star, Compliance
Five Star Rating Changes Effective April 2019 This week CMS released upcoming improvements to Nursing Home Compare and the Five Star Rating system that will go into effect in April 2019. Key changes that will take place in April include: Health Inspection...