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MDS News and Guidance

Optimizing Outcomes: The SLP Component in PDPM and Why All the Pieces Matter

Did the Recent Refresh Drop Your Star Rating?

FTag 725 Sufficient Nursing Staff

November 14, 2024

FTag 883 – Ensuring Immunization Compliance

F883 immunization deficiencies surged in 2024 mock surveys. What do know and what to do in order to align policies with CMS regulations.

Regulatory Update

October 28, 2024

It's Time for Flu Vaccines

October 8, 2024

Understanding FTag 838: Key Updates and Best Practices

Six points to consider while updating your facility assessment.

September 10, 2024

FTag 692 Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance

A focus on nutrition/hydration in LTC facilities post-COVID and recommendations on what to observe during meal service to improve compliance

FTag 684 Quality of Care

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights FTag 684 Quality of Care, the third most frequently cited FTag in FY 2023

Regulatory Update

Five Updates to Know from CMS’ FY 2025 Final Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities

On July 31st revisions to 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System, the QRP, SDOH, ICD-10 Code Mappings, and CMPs.

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment

Six Steps to Ensure Compliance with F838 Facility Assessment. Revisions Effective 8.8.24. Are You Prepared?

Regulatory Update

Changes to FTag 838 Facility Assessment

Have you completed the updates effective August 9th, 2024? Does Your Staffing Plan Meet the Medically Complex Needs of Your Resident?

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