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Do you remember how, as you were growing up, there was always another kid who would change the rules mid-game to ensure that he won? I do, and it would always make my blood boil. The Centers for Medicare...

We all know that the annual survey process for skilled nursing facilities needs to be changed. But are we willing to go the distance to do it?

The Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement system from CMS is on our doorsteps. As facilities have been training and educating themselves, the new QIS (Quality Indicator Surveys) are ready to roll....

In today’s environment, long-term care providers face growing regulatory demands designed to improve the quality of care

You had to know this was coming. Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that many nursing homes are submitting massaged staffing and quality indicator data to the feds. The alleged reason? So facilities...

Until the State Operations Manual becomes the quintessential tool for regulatory compliance, a 5-star rating will be out of reach for skilled nursing providers. It’s as simple as that.

A special McKnight’s webinar on Jan. 17 will offer secrets directly from a master emergency preparedness planner, trainer and driller with a perfect compliance record.

There is unfortunate irony in a provision of the new CMS nursing home visitation guidance.

The single most cited F-tag in a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services survey is F-323 in regards to resident safety and supervision.

One would think that 70,000 extra deaths in their midst and a constant fear of deadly contamination would seal the deal. Nope.