Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The title of this blog is the opening statement in the Description of Fall-Related Transfers in the Nursing Facility: Findings From the OPTIMISTIC Project abstract published in the Annals of Long-Term Care. The Abstract continues with: “Using data from the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 and…… Continue reading Falls Are Leading Cause for Transfer of LTC Residents to ED and Hospital

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the August 2023 Five-Star State-Level Cut Point Tables. This document – Five Star Quality Rating System Technical Users’ Guide: State Level Health Inspection Cut Point Table – provides the data for the state-level cut points for the star ratings included in the health…… Continue reading Five-Star State-Level Cut Point Tables for August 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Nursing Home Staffing Study Comprehensive Report – June 2023 was posted this afternoon. This comprehensive report (478 pages) summarizes results from the Nursing Home Staffing Study activities between May and December of 2022 and presents options for minimum nurse staffing requirements for consideration by the…… Continue reading Nursing Home Staffing Study Comprehensive Report Posted

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has identified several providers who continue to renew their comprehensive home care license annually even though they do not meet certain comprehensive home care statutory criteria.  MDH recognizes it may be unclear to providers whether it is necessary to maintain…… Continue reading MN Assisted Living and Comprehensive Home Care Licensees: Make Sure You have the Correct License!

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This information is intended for Long Term Care Facility Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinators, and staff who work with the MDS. The Licensing and Certification Program at the Minnesota Department of Health is offering training regarding the implementation of the Optional State…… Continue reading MN LTC Providers: Register Now for MDS 3.0 Updates and OSA Training Webinars in September

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation. Advanced registration is not required. There is no cost to attend any of these meetings. Please see the flyer and agenda. Continue to stay tuned to the listserv for updates including…… Continue reading 2023 SLCR Annual Provider Meetings – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted an updated iQIES MDS FAQ for Providers v1.2 dated August 22, 2023. Here’s a look at the Table of Contents: