Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will shift the way your skilled nursing facility is reimbursed for Medicare A services. PDPM will replace the current RUG-IV system, introducing a whole new way to calculate SNF reimbursement. The current RUG-IV system incentivizes the use of therapy minutes … Read More
Psychotropic Medication FAQ: Achieving a successful survey
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, SimpleLTC partnered with TeamHealth to offer one of our most highly anticipated webinars ever: Psychotropic Medication: Achieving a successful survey. During the webinar, industry experts Dr. Robert Figlerski and Ms. Elizabeth Borntrager discussed psychotropic medication, which continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Psychotropic medication: Achieving a successful survey
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