Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare These documentation requirements will be effective immediately for all MDS’ with an ARD on or after 3/5/2021. To code O0100M, Isolation on the MDS Minnesota Case Mix Review auditors will require medical record documentation that identifies: Physician documentation that the resident is either:Symptomatic AND in the…… Continue reading Minnesota MDS Coordinators: O0100M Isolation Coding
SNF QRP Quick Reference Guide + SNF QRP FAQs
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare I missed the posting of this SNF QRP Quick Reference Guide back on January 19, 2021. This is a 4-page document that when saved, says version 1.0. It provides an overview of the SNF QRP, provides a chart listing the assessment-based SNF QRP measures, answers several…… Continue reading SNF QRP Quick Reference Guide + SNF QRP FAQs
New DTPI Practice Guide Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) is pleased to announce the release of a joint educational project with WoundVision to develop a practice guide to aid in the diagnosis of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (DTPI). Titled, “Deep Tissue Pressure Injury or an Imposter”, the guide…… Continue reading New DTPI Practice Guide Available
Version 3.00 of the HIS Manual is Now Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual V3.00(126 pages), effective February 16, 2021, is now available. HIS Manual V3.00 has been updated from V2.01 to reflect the removal of Section O and associated measures. TheHospice Item Set – Admission v3.00 and the Hospice Item Set – Discharge…… Continue reading Version 3.00 of the HIS Manual is Now Available
AMDA: Interim Recommendations for Communal Activities and Visitation in PAC and LTCFs
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare AMDA (The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine) has released their final Interim Recommendations for Communal Activities and Visitation in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Facilities. These recommendations carry a date of February 25, 2021. To be clear – this is NOT guidance from CMS but…… Continue reading AMDA: Interim Recommendations for Communal Activities and Visitation in PAC and LTCFs
Upcoming Long-Term Care: Dementia-related Psychosis Call
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement During this call, learn about the appropriate assessment, accurate diagnosis, and approaches to care for dementia-related psychosis in the long-term care setting. Hear about customized care strategies for nursing home residents. A question and answer…… Continue reading Upcoming Long-Term Care: Dementia-related Psychosis Call
NEW Training: Section J: Health Conditions – Coding the SPADEs Related to Falls
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Section J: Health Conditions – Coding the SPADEs Related to Falls is a new CMS web-based training opportunity. This course is intended for providers in Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and is designed to…… Continue reading NEW Training: Section J: Health Conditions – Coding the SPADEs Related to Falls
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use + Webinar
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The last weekend of February 2020 saw a much welcome approval of a 3rd vaccine to protect Americans from the serious outcomes due to COVID-19. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky issued a media statement on Sunday, February 28, 2021 announcing the signing of the ACIP (Advisory Committee…… Continue reading Third COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use + Webinar
COVID-19 County Positivity Rates Posted March 1, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the weekly county positivity rates on March 1, 2021. As always, a reminder that regulations for testing based on county positivity rates are found here; archived data is found here.
CMS and CDC COVID-19 Data Updates
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted COVID-19 nursing home data for week ending February 14, 2021. CDC has posted COVID-19 data, including vaccinationsas of 5pm (ET) February 25, 2021: LTC Data: We’re making progress. Keep up the good work. Get the vaccine as soon as it’s available to you. …… Continue reading CMS and CDC COVID-19 Data Updates
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