by PMR Team | Nov 25, 2019 | 5-Star, CASPER, MDS, QAPI, Quality Measure, SNF
Using CASPER Reports for Quality Measure Monitoring with Recommended Run Schedule This is part 2 or a 2 part blog on the effective use of CASPER reports. As a continued review of CASPER Reports with Recommended Run Schedule, let’s take a look at Payroll Based Journal... by PMR Team | Oct 29, 2019 | CMS, QAPI, SNF
Possible one year delay of the SNF QAPI Program requirements While CMS published a proposed rule to delay for one year the Phase 3 SNF QAPI Program requirements, providers have good reason to move forward in implementing a comprehensive QAPI Program with the original... by PMR Team | Jun 3, 2019 | 5-Star, QAPI, SNF
This blog is one in a series of blogs focusing on SNF 5-Star Quality Measures. Click here to see all 5 star blogs. CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System: The Path to 5-Star QMs Percent of residents whose need for help with activities of daily living has increased One of... by PMR Team | Apr 30, 2019 | 5-Star, QAPI, SNF
5 Star Rating take a hit in April? We can help! Nearly 40% of SNFs experienced a decline in overall star rating due to the changes in the 5 Star Rating calculation put into effect in April. Proactive partners with providers to drive 5 Star improvement through a... by PMR Team | Apr 22, 2019 | MDS, PDPM, QAPI, Reimbursement, SNF
PDPM: MDS Accuracy and QAPI Initiatives With the implementation of the Medicare Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) on October 1st, 2019 comes the need for increased MDS accuracy and supportive documentation. Under PDPM, responses to 188 MDS items will be used to... 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...