Most SNFs don’t know they’ve been fined — are you one of them? Last year, CMS enacted sweeping new requirements for COVID-19 reporting by nursing homes, including the threat of hefty fines for failure to comply. CMS has followed through on its promise, issuing more than $8 million in COVID-19 reporting … Read More
[Save the date] Get 3 days of LTC training, Sept. 13-15
Get 3 days of LTC training…and be a part of the solution for skilled nursing Plan now to join us, Sept. 13-15, as thousands of skilled nursing professionals come together at the LTC Virtual Symposium, a one-of-a-kind national training and strategy event. This three-day virtual training event will provide timely education and … Read More
New in SimpleAnalyzer™: Survey Risk Tool
Prepare for a more successful, less painful survey We’re pleased to announce our new SimpleAnalyzer™ Survey Risk Tool, designed to guide you toward a more successful, less painful survey. The new functionality is available to all current SimpleAnalyzer™ users. The Survey Risk Tool uses approximately 100 risk indicators from each MDS … Read More
Tips for the PBJ Pro: Staffing takes center stage
PBJ data in the spotlight: Staffing takes center stage The release last month of three high-profile nursing home reports garnered much attention. First, a UCLA-Harvard Report used PBJ data to analyze nursing staff turnover in nursing homes. Then, an OIG Report examined the use of nursing home staffing data by CMS. … Read More
New for Texas: Creating outgoing LA alerts for PASRR-positive residents in SimpleCFS™
We’re pleased to announce new functionality in SimpleCFS™ that allows you to create alerts that prompt Local Authorities (LAs) to conduct or complete PASRR Evaluations. For facilities using the TMHP portal (i.e., non-SimpleLTC users), creating an alert like this requires you to have several details on-hand: Vendor/Provider Number, PL1 DLN, … Read More