I understand that many facilities are being cited during state surveys for not following standards of clinical practice. That citation is frequently cross-referenced to the assessment process. What can...
Ask the payment expert … about quality metrics
By
Patricia Boyer
Jun 05, 2015
A metric is a measurement of some sort of factor. For a quality metric, we are measuring quality in your facility. Companies measure performance against quality standards to determine whether they’re...
Ask the payment expert … about pending removal of Section G
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Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Dec 05, 2022
What is the impact of Section G being removed from the MDS?
Ask the payment expert: how to meet ‘five-star’ nursing home objectives
What is the value of having a daily “stand-up” meeting in our facility?
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By
Patricia Boyer
Apr 01, 2008
How is the new Quality Indicator Survey process going to affect facilities?
Ask the payment expert … about payment reductions
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Oct 10, 2023
Q: How do I know what determines my 2% annual payment reduction? I’ve received a non-compliance letter citing MDS reporting requirements, but it doesn’t provide details.
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By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 15, 2008
If we have a resident with a medical RUGs and therapy wants to pick up that resident, do we have to complete an OMRA assessment?
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By
Patricia Boyer
Sep 01, 2007
What should our facility do to minimize our risk of medical review?