News & Publications

We filter out the noise and provide you the information you need to keep you informed.

New & noteworthy

FTag 686 Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers

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?

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?

Outsourced and Remote MDS Coordinator Improves Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation’s Reimbursement Accuracy

See how Mansion Nursing & Rehab achieved 100% assessment accuracy and increased its CMI by 12%.

Regulatory Update

F880 Infection Prevention and Control

With the release of the CMS mandate requiring the use of EBP in certain circumstances, we offer information related to common questions.

Regulatory Update

CMS Releases Final Rules Related to Nursing Home Reform Package

The rules address minimum staffing standards, as well and Medicaid and Managed Care access.

Ensuring Quality Care Through Comprehensive Assessments

Explore Resident Assessment F-Tags, briefly covering various items to ensure compliance.

Regulatory Update

CMS issues new mandate under F880 Infection Prevention and Control effective April 1. Are you prepared?

Effective April 1st, surveyors will evaluate the use of EBP, Polaris Group suggests the implementation of 5 processes to avoid citations.

F677: ADL Care for Dependent Residents

A systematic review of 4 areas (grooming, nutrition, assistance with bathroom, assistance with transport) to ensure compliance with F677.

F699- Trauma Informed Care

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights best practices to help mitigate penalties and citations.

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