Texas SNF providers facing law to crack down on violations, eliminate ‘right to correct’
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Jul 07, 2017
Texas long-term care providers will have a harder time avoiding fines and correcting serious deficiencies under a new law meant to crack down on repeat offenders.
Providers heartened by CMS survey enforcement delay
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
Provider groups are cheering a delay by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services on enforcement remedies for specific Phase 2 nursing home survey requirements.
Profile: Amanda Kistler
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
Amanda Kistler is embarrassed to admit what first spiked her interest in nursing, but it’s a story as charming as she is.
Control could offset fatigue problems
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
The best way to combat universal fatigue among nurses might be to grant them more control over their schedules.
Reader Poll: How do you create time for yourself?
Jul 06, 2017
“Instead of taking one big vacation each year, I enjoy getting away for several long weekends — whether it’s to a local destination or somewhere more exotic, like Puerto Rico. I also make...
Transitions and quality command center stage as experts examine post-acute care’s future
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John Hall
Jul 06, 2017
Few will dispute the value of ensuring patients are optimally treated and attended to as they move across care settings.
Ask the Nursing Expert about … policies and procedures
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Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Jul 06, 2017
How can I simplify the policies and procedures at my facility to make them more user-friendly?
Family wins camera case
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James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Health ruled against a provider recently in a closely watched case involving a surveillance camera in a resident room.
Ask The Payment Expert about … Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation
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Patricia Boyer
Jul 06, 2017
When does Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation start and should we be concerned?
CMS releases new survey interpretive guidance, will delay penalties for one year
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 05, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Friday it “has heard concerns” about requirements for Phase 2 survey guidelines and will be postponing enforcement penalties for another year.