CMS has posted these new QSO Memoranda in the past 2 weeks: QSO-21-11-ALL: QSO-21-10-CLIA: QSO-21-08-NLTC(note that this QSO is for non-LTC and continuing care providers): QSO-21-09-ASC:
MDS 3.0 Provider’s Guide updated – error messages
CMS has updated Section 5 of the MDS 3.0 Provider’s Guide. The MDS 3.0 Provider User’s Guide provides information and instructions pertaining to the QIES ASAP MDS 3.0 system to Long-Term Care (LTC) facility and Swing Bed (SB) hospital users who are required to submit assessment data about their residents and patients. … Read More
FY 2021 PDPM ICD-10 mappings posted
CMS has posted the ICD-10 PDPM mappings for FY2021. This is a .zip file.
CDC NHSN LTCF module: Updates to the NHSN point of care test (POCT) reporting tool for COVID-19
Updates to the NHSN Point of Care Test (POCT) Reporting Tool for COVID-19
Social media toolkit: COVID-19 vaccinations
We’ve heard a lot about social media in recent days. Here’s a good use of social media – get the word out about vaccinations, particularly for LTC residents and staff. CDC has provided a social media toolkit to provide education for this group (and others) on the benefits of receiving … Read More