Ask the Nursing Expert about …Medicare denial forms
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Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
May 08, 2018
I’ve heard that as of April 30, 2018, we had to start using the new CMS-approved form for Medicare A denial notices. As a director of nursing services, what do I need to know? Most skilled nursing...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … documentation for new survey regulations
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Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Feb 08, 2018
For years I have referred to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix P for guidance on the survey process. But the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that Appendix P will be...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the Facility-Wide Assessment
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Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Dec 06, 2017
My administrator has asked me to lead the effort to prepare our Facility-Wide Assessment (FWA). What does this mean for me, as the director of nursing?