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December 12, 2018
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Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice
The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission recently approved an advisory opinion to clarify and provide distinction from the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse roles,...Read More
CMS Implements New PBJ Based Staffing Oversight For States
Staffing in long-term care nursing facilities significantly affects the care delivered to residents. Since July 2016, nursing homes have been submitting data electronically through the...Read More
2017-2018 Harm and Immediate Jeopardy Survey Citation Review
Washington State has dropped from #1 in the nation for Harm and IJ tags to #4. However, our overall percentage of re-cert surveys with harm...Read More
Aging Services Experts Highlight 11 Long-Term Care Trends For 2019
Ballooning interest in managed care, along with the repurposing of SNFs, will be two major things providers must contend with next year, a long-term care consulting firm cautioned Thursday. Health Dimensions Group issued its “Top Trends in Aging Services 2019” report on Nov. 29, detailing 11 developments that will shape the long-term care field’s future.Read More
Bringing a Culture of Courtesy to Your Community
Not long after it completed a major campus expansion in June 2012, leaders at Oklahoma Methodist Manor in Tulsa, OK, noticed that something was out...Read More
CMS Hints Medicaid May Pay For Housing In The Future
In a recent interview with HHS secretary Alex Azar, it was reviled that Medicaid may soon allow hospitals to pay directly for housing. The interview...Read More
DSHS Hosting Free Webinar on MAC and TSOA Medicaid Programs, Friday December 14th
This webinar will be great for Resident Services Coordinators to help understand how these programs can benefit your residents. DSHS will be going over what services are covered,...Read More
Federal Report Recommends Killing Certificates Of Need For Nursing Homes
A new federal report is suggesting getting rid of certificate of need requirements for nursing homes to help fuel more choice and competition in the...Read More
Nursing Home, ALF Backup Power Likely an 'Ongoing Discussion'
The incoming administration of Florida Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis may tinker with one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature acts, pushed in response to Hurricane Irma. Lt....Read More