OCR Quick Response Cyber Attack Checklist and Graphic
In the wake of several recent international cyber-attacks focusing on the health care sector, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has developed a checklist and a corresponding infographic that explains...
KDHE Medicaid Applications
We are continuing to hear feedback from members on challenges with applications being processed promptly and with clear communication for next steps. As a reminder, we have a meeting on this topic scheduled for...
New S & C Letter: Formatting for Plans of Correction
On Friday, CMS issued S&C Letter S&C: 17-34-ALL, which provides new guidance regarding the formatting for Plans of Corrections (PoCs)/Allegations of Compliance (AOC). Specifically:
Providers/Suppliers and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratories will no longer be...
Proposed Staffing Ratio Rule NOT Released Yet; KFF Analysis Looks at Possible Scenarios Pointing...
On July 14th, KFF released “What Share of Nursing Facilities Would Meet Possible New Staffing Requirements,” a report detailing the number of nursing homes in the nation that would meet various staffing requirements. At...
IHI Seeking Nursing Homes to Join Age Friendly Health System Movement
The Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) movement is currently recruiting nursing home teams for the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) “Action Community” that begins in September. The Action Community is a free...
NIC: ESI Reports Improvement in Staffing and Occupancy
The National Investment Center’s latest Executive Survey Insights report offered another positive outlook on staffing and occupancy challenges for senior housing providers. Almost all (82%) of participating organizations reported on-going staffing shortages; this is...
MDS Updates are Coming and So Is Our MDS Updates and Beyond Training
As you know, MDS changes are coming in October. We want to help you prepare for the changes and equip you for long-term MDS success with tips, tools, and strategies on the existing and...
MovingForward Milestone: Nursing Home Quality Action Plans Released
On July 19th, the Moving Forward Coalition launched action plans to take steps toward implementing and scaling strengths based approaches to promote nursing home quality. The nine action plans derive from the work of...
Register Now – Emergency Preparedness Compliance Workshop August 10th
Are you ready to comply with the new Emergency Preparedness Rules? We have developed a training to help get you up to speed on the regulations and develop useful plans for typical Kansas emergencies.
We...
CMS Seeks Input on Future Episode Based Payment Model
CMS published a request for information on the July 18 Federal Register seeking input from the public on the design of a future episode-based payment model with a focus on care transitions and specialty...
CMS Info on Fire Alarm Testing
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has passed along information from CMS about testing and maintenance in regards to fire alarm system.
Testing & Maintenance:
All devices connected to your fire alarm system need to...
OSHA Announces Final Rule Expanding Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Data
On July 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and...