The most recent county COVID-19 positivity rates have been posted – November 2, 2020. Archived rates are always available for reference. Remember that staff testing is based on the most recent county COVID-19 positivity rates. For more information, reference QSO-20-38-NH. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to … Read More
CMS COVID-19 nursing home resource center (NEW)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new online platform – the Nursing Home Resource Center – to serve as a centralized hub bringing together the latest information, guidance and data on nursing homes that is important to facilities, frontline providers, residents and their families, especially as … Read More
Happy ThankSNFing! What SNFs can be thankful for
I remember verbatim a conversation from 2002 with a well-respected skilled nursing facility pioneer. “Marc, I’ve been in this business for 32 years, and this is going to be the toughest year yet… of course I’ve said that every January for 32 years!” I hope with all my heart he’ll … Read More
CMS posts COVID-19 nursing home data for week ending October 18, 2020
CMS has posted updated COVID-19 Nursing Home data for week ending October 18, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe to the Briggs blogCMS has posted updated COVID-19 Nursing Home data for week ending October 18, 2020. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 … Read More
Five-Star Users’ Guide and state-level cut point tables updated
The Five-Star Technical Users’ Guide was updated October 28, 2020. October 2020 revisions include: Staffing Rating Changes: Starting with the October 2020 refresh of Nursing Home Compare (NHC), CMS will resume updating PBJ staffing measures and staffing ratings, using the data submitted for the August 14, 2020 deadline (covering April – June … Read More