In order to provide regular PASRR training and updates to Texas nursing facilities, the PASRR unit of Texas Healthcare and Human Services (HHS) has scheduled a series of online webinars for the remainder of 2017. Each one-hour PASRR Technical Assistance Call (PTAC) will provide detailed information regarding the latest PASRR … Read More
CMS alerts providers to MDS 3.0 submission issue
CMS has alerted us to an issue within their ASAP (Assessment Submission and Processing) system that affects the calculated RUG rate of certain MDS 3.0 submissions. Here’s what you need to know. All MDS submissions beginning Oct. 1, 2016 through Nov. 4, 2016 are affected. The issue impacts all NO and SO (Nursing … Read More
CMS issues new information about PBJ submissions/penalties
Good news for many providers: CMS will not immediately impose penalties on SNFs that have not met the Nov. 14 deadline for PBJ submissions. This was among several items included in a Nov. 10 email from CMS, which covered several updates and suggestions for PBJ compliance. Key items in the CMS … Read More
CMS releases new Q&A document for SNF QRP training
On Oct. 12, CMS released a new 32-page Q&A document as a follow-up to their June 21-22 SNF QRP in-person training. CMS also confirmed and clarified that the new SNF PPS Discharge Assessment is to be completed for both planned and unplanned discharges. The two examples shown in the RAI manual related to unplanned … Read More