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The shifting landscape of long-term care staffing requirements has created significant uncertainty for healthcare facilities nationwide. This episode dives into the CMS minimum staffing standards announced in April 2024 and the dramatic congressional intervention that followed.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to rescind the controversial federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.

On May 10, 2024, CMS published new regulations under §483.71, Facility Assessment, as part of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule (89 FR 40876). These new provisions become effective 90 days after publication and must be implemented by August…

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ʻNeed to Tell the Storyʼ: CMS Survey Changes and Coding Mistakes Drive Tighter Documentation, Dedicated Audit Role

OIG refers to the COSO framework as a reference point when evaluating an agency’s risk managment program. The framework provides a structured approach to deal with complex healthcare facility problems. https://www.coso.org/erm-framework

When a resident in long-term care exhibits distressed behaviors, the path forward should not begin with medication. This compelling conversation between registered nurse Deanna Fye and speech-language pathologist Sarah Reminga unveils critical insights into appropriate psychotropic medication use in skilled nursing facilities. The discussion centers on three core principles: comprehensive assessment, appropriate interventions, and avoiding…

The importance of robust compliance programs in healthcare facilities cannot be overstated, particularly for long-term care providers. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released comprehensive guidance focusing on several critical areas that healthcare organizations must address to ensure regulatory compliance and, more importantly, resident safety. At the heart of any effective compliance program is…

Healthcare compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about creating systems that genuinely protect residents in long-term care facilities. This episode dives deep into three critical components of the OIG’s compliance guidance that every healthcare organization should master. The backbone of effective compliance is a well-structured committee composed of engaged stakeholders who are genuinely invested in…