CDC has toolkits and resources for a variety of audiences to help prepare for the fall and winter respiratory virus season. Toolkits are tailored toward older adults, pregnant people, parents, people with disabilities, and many more. The healthcare provider toolkit is the newest resource, which includes materials on how to talk with patients about flu,…… Continue reading CDC Toolkits, Resources Are Available for Fall and Winter Virus Season
UPDATED: Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.18.11 v6
The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.18.11 have been updated and are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. Changes in this version (listed below) align the item sets with the Errata V3.01.3 for MDS Data Specifications V3.01.1 (FINAL) posted September 21, 2023,…… Continue reading UPDATED: Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.18.11 v6
Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
Due to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly deadline, the iQIES Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume of calls and emails between now and November 14, 2023. Live phone and email support for the Tuesday, November 14, 2023, PBJ Deadline will be available until Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. ET. All files must be submitted by November 14, 2023, at…… Continue reading Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
MDS 3.0 RAI Manual version (v)1.18.11R Errata
The PDF file labeled “MDS3.0RAIManualv1.18.11R.Errata.v2.October.20.2023” is now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The errata document contains revisions to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual version (v)1.18.11R to provide clarity and additional guidance in Section D and Chapter 6 to support item D0100, Should Resident Mood Interview be…… Continue reading MDS 3.0 RAI Manual version (v)1.18.11R Errata
Updates – October 13, 2023 – SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the January 2024 refresh. The data contained within the Preview Reports are based on quality assessment data submitted by SNFs from Quarter 2, 2022 through Quarter…… Continue reading Updates – October 13, 2023 – SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
October is National Depression Awareness Month
Each year, October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month to increase understanding and provide education about depression and other mental health issues and their impact. According to the NIH – National Institutes on Aging: “Depression in older adults may be difficult to recognize because older people may have different symptoms than younger people. For some…… Continue reading October is National Depression Awareness Month
Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual v1.18.11
Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manuals v1.18.11 are now available! An industry favorite with it’s signature compact size, this book also features digital access, updates and more! Thank you for your patience while we worked to get this must-have resource updated and ready to ship! LEARN MORE
Global Handwashing Day 10/15/23
Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu. Each year on October 15, CDC works with global partners and colleagues to…… Continue reading Global Handwashing Day 10/15/23
CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023 Start Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Todd Smith & Jill Darling **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening…… Continue reading CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023
Announcement of SNF QRP Measure Removal Effective January 2024
Oct 02, 2023Notice of Upcoming SNF QRP Measure Removals The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is alerting Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) providers of upcoming measure removals from the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). The following quality measures are planned for removal from the iQIES Review and Correct Reports, Facility-Level Quality Measure (QM) Reports,…… Continue reading Announcement of SNF QRP Measure Removal Effective January 2024
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