Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has provided an Addendum to this User’s Manual. The information in the Addendum is effective October 1, 2020 to coincide with the implementation of the MDS 3.0 Item Set, version 1.17.2. It’s a .zip file so this is what you’ll see when you open it:…… Continue reading SNF QRP Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual Updated
Tips for the PBJ Pro — Get Ready for the Nov. 14 Deadline!
Jenn Feige – ezPBJ/SimplePBJ COVID-19 has dominated the news — and the senior care industry. Over the past few months, CMS has issued waivers, updated waivers, and repealed waivers. Amidst this COVID chaos is confusion over what PBJ Staffing data is currently posted on Nursing Home Compare. Is it Q1? … Q2? When do you…… Continue reading Tips for the PBJ Pro — Get Ready for the Nov. 14 Deadline!
CMS Posts Updated COVID-19 in NH Data + County Positivity Rates
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted updated COVID-19 data for the week ending October 4, 2020. County positivity rates dated October 13, 2020 are also available. This is data from September 24-October 7, 2020. (Remember you can also access past county activity rates in the archives.) Facilities should monitor…… Continue reading CMS Posts Updated COVID-19 in NH Data + County Positivity Rates
Expansion of Telehealth Services in Medicaid and Medicare
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On October 14, 2020, CMS expanded the list of telehealth services that Medicare Fee-For-Service will pay for during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (PHE). CMS is also providing additional support to state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies in their efforts…… Continue reading Expansion of Telehealth Services in Medicaid and Medicare
jRAVEN Users – Software Updated Again
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Resident Assessment Validation and Entry System (jRAVEN) was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). jRAVEN is a free Java based software application which provides an option for facilities to collect and maintain MDS Assessment data for subsequent submission to the appropriate…… Continue reading jRAVEN Users – Software Updated Again
Global Handwashing Day – Wash Your Hands Frequently Today and Every Day
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and to protect the lives of your loved ones. Global Handwashing Day occurs each year on October 15. It highlights the importance of handwashing with soap…… Continue reading Global Handwashing Day – Wash Your Hands Frequently Today and Every Day
CDC COVID-19 Updates: First Full Week of October 2020
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CDC was busy updating COVID-19 guidance/website late last week: Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) No details provided on what was updated but this is a good site to bookmark for future reference. Flowchart for management of HCWs with exposure to a person…… Continue reading CDC COVID-19 Updates: First Full Week of October 2020
Minnesota Case Mix Review Manual
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Minnesota MDS Coordinators: The current Case Mix Classification Manual for Nursing Facilities has been updated with a new name and we have combined the CMR Portal Instructions into Appendix E of this manual. The Case Mix Review Program has also released a new CMR Portal were…… Continue reading Minnesota Case Mix Review Manual
Minnesota Assisted Living Proposed Rules Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing new rules governing assisted living facilities, Chapter 4659. The new assisted living licensure will go into effect on August 1, 2021. The proposed rules are available online at Assisted Living Facilities Proposed Rules — 10/8/20 (PDF). A Notice of…… Continue reading Minnesota Assisted Living Proposed Rules Posted
Quick Start Guide to CMS CLIA Certification
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) states every facility that conducts COVID-19 testing is considered a laboratory and must be certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). If your facility is not CLIA certified, view this 4-page quick-start guide to learn…… Continue reading Quick Start Guide to CMS CLIA Certification
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