Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on assisted living (AL), a vital setting in long-term care (LTC). Understanding the strengths and opportunities for improvement through practice, policy, and research are essential for AL to be prepared for the next pandemic and other challenges. AL communities…… Continue reading COVID-19 in Assisted Living: Protecting a Critical Long-Term Care Resource
Latest CMS, NHSN and CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Data
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the latest nursing home COVID-19 data for the week ending December 18, 2022. Comparing the December 18th data to the November 27th data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate decreased 0.3% during these 3 weeks Residents up to date with vaccines increased 2.6% during…… Continue reading Latest CMS, NHSN and CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Data
Draft MDS 3.0 Item Sets v1.18.11 Posted
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On December 23, 2022, CMS posted the draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version v1.18.11. CMS plans to release the final version of the MDS Item Sets in early 2023. The MDS Item Sets v1.18.11 will be effective beginning October 1, 2023. This is…… Continue reading Draft MDS 3.0 Item Sets v1.18.11 Posted
December 2022 Appendix B (RAI Manual) Update
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The December update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. Appendix B – RAI 3.0 User’s Manual…December 14, 2022 Update Changes to Appendix B…December 2022 Update
HHS Proposes to Standardize Electronic Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signature Processes to Improve the Care Experience for Patients and Providers
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS, on behalf of HHS, issued the proposed rule, Adoption of Standards for Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures, and Modification to Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard (CMS-0053-P). If finalized, the proposed rule would adopt standards for “health care attachments” transactions, such as medical charts, x-rays,…… Continue reading HHS Proposes to Standardize Electronic Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signature Processes to Improve the Care Experience for Patients and Providers
Important Updates on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Swingtech sends informational messages to hospices related to the Quality Reporting Program (QRP) on a quarterly basis. Their latest outreach communication can be found on the HQRP Requirements and Best Practices webpage. The direct link to this message is here. If you want to receive Swingtech’s…… Continue reading Important Updates on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call on Thursday January 5, 2023
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday January 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call. Long-term care providers, facility staff and resident advocates are encouraged to attend. This…… Continue reading National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call on Thursday January 5, 2023
Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Crisis
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “Since it was established on April 23, 2020, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis has been investigating the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Select Subcommittee’s work has produced an extensive investigative record. The committee has released 37…… Continue reading Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Crisis
Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN Nursing Home COVID-19 Data
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the latest nursing home COVID-19 data for the week ending November 27, 2022. Comparing the November 27th data to the November 20th data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate decreased 0.2% this week Residents up to date with vaccines increased 0.5% Staff primary vaccination…… Continue reading Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN Nursing Home COVID-19 Data
Taxpayers Could Save Nearly $4 Billion Dollars as a Result of HHS-OIG
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “America’s taxpayers could see recoupment of billions of dollars in misspent Medicare, Medicaid, and other health and human services funds as a result of work by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), according to a new report. The Fall 2022 Semiannual…… Continue reading Taxpayers Could Save Nearly $4 Billion Dollars as a Result of HHS-OIG
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