Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a bulletin on Monday, July 20, 2020. This 8-page bulletin is a must-read. “As part of the national response to the COVID‐19 public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided substantial Federal financial…… Continue reading Civil Rights Protections Prohibiting Race, Color and National Origin Discrimination During COVID‐19
Tips for the PBJ Pro: PBJ Reporting is Back on Track
Jenn Feige, Co-founder, ezPBJ After a bumpy three-month ride, PBJ reporting is back on track for the quarter. In late March, CMS issued a staffing data submission waiver due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. On June 25, that waiver ended – which means PBJ reporting requirements for the quarter are back in effect. WHAT DO I…… Continue reading Tips for the PBJ Pro: PBJ Reporting is Back on Track
Prepping for PBJ Quarterly Success – Upcoming Webinar You Won’t Want to Miss!
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare After a bumpy three-month ride, PBJ reporting is back on track for the quarter. In late March, CMS issued a staffing data submission waiver due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. On June 25, that waiver ended – which means PBJ reporting requirements for the quarter…… Continue reading Prepping for PBJ Quarterly Success – Upcoming Webinar You Won’t Want to Miss!
SNF PEPPER Reports Are Coming
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare In case you forgot about your annual PEPPER report, CMS has not. CMS has directed the PEPPER team to resume distribution of PEPPER reports to all post-acute facilities. The SNF Q4FY report will be delivered on July 29, 2020. It was originally scheduled for release on…… Continue reading SNF PEPPER Reports Are Coming
Fast-Track Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Homes Located in COVID-19 Hotspots
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This is the Comprehensive National Nursing Home Training series: – Fast-Track Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Homes Located in COVID-19 Hotspots. The next session is: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (Register here) | 4 – 5 PM ET | 3 – 4 PM CT |…… Continue reading Fast-Track Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Homes Located in COVID-19 Hotspots
National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training Continues
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare If you missed the July 16, 2020 session – Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 – you can now access the presentation slides, the National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training Series Resources Document and the recording (just…… Continue reading National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training Continues
COVID-19 Information: 2nd Full Week of July 2020
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare MLN Matters Number: SE20011 Revised was posted on Friday, July 17, 2020. This is a 16-page MLN. Look for the red ink within this document. The first occurrence is found on page 11. Keep reading as there is more clarification regarding the SNF Benefit Period Waiver…… Continue reading COVID-19 Information: 2nd Full Week of July 2020
FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting have been posted a bit earlier than usual this year. The 126-page document provides the guidelines for diagnosis coding. These guidelines are to be used from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Note: This (document)…… Continue reading FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Posted
Disaster Ready Behavioral Care Tool Kit
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The state of Arizona has posted this Disaster Ready Behavioral Care Tool Kit which can be used beyond Arizona although some things are specific to AZ. This is a 128-page guide was developed as a result of the Disaster Ready Behavioral Care Pilot conducted in 2018/2019.…… Continue reading Disaster Ready Behavioral Care Tool Kit
Updated RAI Manual – Appendix B – Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted an updated Appendix B of the RAI Manual on July 8, 2020. The document is dated June 26, 2020. Download and save this update to access if you need to contact your state RAI or MDS Automation Coordinator or CMS Regional Office.
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