The Office of Inspector General has added these audits/surveillance studies beginning in May 2020 that impact LTC. Additionally, OIG is auditing the awarding and disbursement of $50 billion in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments to hospitals and other providers. More information about each of the above can be found at: … Read More
New national nursing home training series – Infection Prevention and Surveillance
CMS is conducting a weekly NH training series focused on infection prevention in the nursing home setting. The first session is tomorrow – Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 4pm to 5pm (ET). Here’s the link to REGISTER. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to … Read More
No MDS 3.0 v1.18.1, but there will be MDS 3.0 v1.17.2
Below is a repost of a Briggs article written by Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP, Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare. Yes, you read that right. CMS posted the draft version of the MDS 3.0 Item Set that we were to start using October 1, 2020 but a couple of events in particular prompted CMS … Read More
Free resource updated: COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes
Whether or not you read yesterday’s blog, you’ll want to download our updated COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes. CMS updated the April version of this Focused Survey document yesterday and so did we! It’s complimentary – FREE – for your use. Download COVID-19 Focused SurveyDownload it as often as you need – … Read More
CMS posted QSO-20-29-NH: Interim Final Rule updating requirements for notification of COVID-19 cases
Below is a repost of a Briggs article written by Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP, Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare. Just a few minutes ago, CMS posted QSO-20-29-NH. The 21-page memorandum provides additional information regarding regulations found in the second Interim Rule which will be published and in effect on Friday, May 8, 2020. … Read More