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Polaris Pulse
August 30, 2025
Drilling Down: Reviewing two New Long Stay ADL Quality Measures
Supporting functional independence is a cornerstone of quality care in long-term care settings.
Consulting
August 28, 2025
Strategic Coding: Leveraging MDS Discharge Accuracy for Better Outcomes
In skilled nursing facilities, accurate coding of discharge status on the MDS is far more than a clerical task.
Polaris Pulse
August 25, 2025
Fractured Foundations: Why Leadership Teams in Long-Term Care Are Struggling—and How to Fix It
LTC is one of the most regulated, emotionally charged, and operationally complex sectors in healthcare. What's behind the dysfunction?
Consulting
August 23, 2025
Antipsychotic Side Effects: Would Your Staff Recognize the Signs?
Staff who administer, monitor, or document antipsychotic use must be trained to recognize the early warning signs of serious side effects.
Regulatory Update
August 20, 2025
CMS Moves to Repeal Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
In a major shift for long-term care, CMS has signaled its intent to repeal the federal minimum staffing standards for nursing homes.
Regulatory Update
August 18, 2025
CMS Freezes Nursing Home Care Compare Data to Ensure Accuracy and Reliability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a temporary freeze on the Nursing Home Care Compare data as of August 17.
Regulatory Update
August 10, 2025
CMS SNF QRP Validation Audits
In the FY 2024 Final Rule, CMS introduced the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program.
Regulatory Update
August 8, 2025
CMS Releases Final RAI Manual v1.20.1 – Effective October 1, 2025
On August 29, 2025, CMS released the final version of the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual (v1.20.1), effective October 1, 2025.
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