Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS just released a surprise draft of the new MDS 3.0 that experts are calling “enormous” and “striking.” But the SNF industry is no stranger to waves of change. This webinar will introduce you to the latest MDS 3.0 Item Set (v1.18.11), coming Oct. 1, 2023.…… Continue reading Riding the Waves of Change: Prepare Now for “Enormous” MDS 3.0 Changes
Upcoming Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum – September 21, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PM at 3:30-4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Chair –…… Continue reading Upcoming Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum – September 21, 2022
Most Recent CMS, CDC and NHSN COVID-19 Nursing Home
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted the latest nursing home data for the week ending September 4, 2022. Comparing the September 4th data to the August 28th data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate increased 0.1% from previous week Residents with booster doses increased 0.5% from previous week Staff…… Continue reading Most Recent CMS, CDC and NHSN COVID-19 Nursing Home
Annual Update of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted Transmittal 11601 on September 15, 2022. This is a 4-page Transmittal.
COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: CMS Needs to Continue to Strengthen Oversight of Infection Prevention and Control
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Wednesday, September 14, 2022, the GAO posted its review (same title as this blog) of infection prevention and control in nursing homes. The document is 61 pages in length. A corresponding 7- minute podcast is found here. The CARES Act directs GAO to monitor the federal…… Continue reading COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: CMS Needs to Continue to Strengthen Oversight of Infection Prevention and Control
New and Updated Resources Available: HQRP Acronym List and Third Edition HQRP Public Reporting Tip Sheet
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The revised resource is an updated list of acronyms commonly used throughout HQRP training materials and presentations. Providers may wish to download and/or print this acronym list to have available as they review resources in the Training and Education Libraries. This resource is available in the…… Continue reading New and Updated Resources Available: HQRP Acronym List and Third Edition HQRP Public Reporting Tip Sheet
LTCH Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) 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 December 2022 Refresh. The data contained within the Preview Reports are…… Continue reading LTCH Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
IRF Provider Preview Reports Now Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) 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 December 2022 refresh. The data contained within the Preview Reports…… Continue reading IRF Provider Preview Reports Now Available
World Sepsis Day: Long-Term Care Settings
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Yesterday (Tuesday, September 13, 2022) was World Sepsis Day. Here’s some information from the CDC on this very important topic: Today is World Sepsis Day–a day where people come together to raise awareness about the fight against sepsis–a life-threatening medical emergency that affects millions of people…… Continue reading World Sepsis Day: Long-Term Care Settings
Learn What’s New for Fiscal Year 2023
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has provided information about what’s new for FY 2023 on the Skilled Nursing Facility Center website. I haven’t blogged recently on this website but it’s one that should be included in your bookmarked website for future reference. If you’re not familiar with this website, it’s…… Continue reading Learn What’s New for Fiscal Year 2023
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