The best way for SNFs that have lost stars to bounce back is to identify and work on the measures where they are weakest and take more ownership of their data stories.
Is the juice worth the squeeze on SNF Five Star staffing?
By
Cheryl Field
May 10, 2019
CMS has updated its Five Star system to increase the emphasis on RN staffing. Providers with four or more quarterly occurrences of less than eight hours of RN coverage will automatically get one star in...
Leveraging technology for added visibility
By
Erik Iverson
May 08, 2019
Prior to implementing the new platform, figuring out who a patient’s PCP was or determining whether they had seen a specialist was both tedious and time consuming
5 myths SNF admins should know
By
Tad Druart
May 06, 2019
There’s a great deal of conversation about the Patient Driven Payment Model and the role it plays in reimbursement and care delivery. But, while everyone is focused on conjecture and what-ifs, it’s...
Insights on becoming a first-time manager
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 03, 2019
Many first-time managers perceive the people leadership part of their job as a necessary evil. After all, coaching and developing people is time-consuming.
Improving compliance in LTC
By
Bob Greene
May 01, 2019
When immediate long-term or nursing care for a family member is needed, there is often a very small window for nursing home research and review.
How new hazardous waste pharmaceuticals rule will impact LTC
By
Wade Scheel
Apr 29, 2019
This new rule will significantly change how the healthcare sector manages their hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, eliminating existing regulations that have been in place for decades.
Measure what matters
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Meaghan McMahon
Apr 26, 2019
Although entrepreneurs and investors are quickly entering the senior care industry as they see opportunities grow as the population rapidly ages, many claim that technology innovations alone will be the...
Electronic record keeping: The key to compliance
By
Jindou Lee
Apr 24, 2019
Inspections may never be “fun” for anyone, but a mobile inspection platform with a modern user experience can go a long way toward keeping employees engaged in this essential, yet often-overlooked,...
Hiring CNAs to work in nursing homes
By
Roxanne Baker
Apr 17, 2019
Overall employee satisfaction is key to ensure those newly hired nurse assistants stay on the job.