Will your current psychotropic medication practices result in a successful survey? Psychotropic medication management continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance and DOH Surveys. The role of the prescriber has shifted from prescribing medications to a more conservative approach of de-prescribing psychotropic medications where appropriate. Your facility’s effective … Read More
Weekends are now made for PBJ
In its recent letter to State Survey directors, CMS announced an increased focus on nurse staffing levels and sharing of Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data with state survey agencies. States will be notified of underperforming facilities, for issues including: Facilities with “low” nurse staffing on weekends Facilities showing days without an … Read More
Drug Regimen Reviews FAQ: Answers to your top questions!
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, SimpleLTC partnered with Briggs Healthcare to offer one of our most popular webinars ever: Drug Regimen Reviews: Yes, there are two DRRs! During the webinar, nationally recognized MDS expert Mary Madison explained that as of Oct. 1, 2018, skilled nursing facilities are now responsible for both MDS/SNF … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Drug Regimen Reviews: Yes, there are two DRRs!
Did you know there are now two Drug Regimen Reviews you must be prepared for? As of Oct. 1, 2018, skilled nursing organizations will be responsible for completing both MDS/SNF QRP and F756 Drug Regimen Reviews (DRRs). In this free on-demand webinar, featuring MDS expert Mary Madison, you’ll learn to comply … Read More
Meal breaks eating away at Star ratings
With the latest update to the PBJ Policy Manual, CMS makes very clear its rules on removing meal breaks from Payroll-Based Journal reports. Take note: ALWAYS remove 30 minutes for lunch in your PBJ reports. Even when your staff works through lunch, those 30 minutes CANNOT be reported. CMS explicitly details the PBJ meal … Read More