CMS Shares Video Tutorial on the Patient Mood Interview
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a video tutorial for completing D0150, Patient Mood Interview (PHQ-2 to 9) and D0160, Total Severity Score. This video depicts two scenarios that demonstrate the...
One More Opportunity to Attend HQIN’s No Cost Facility Assessment Webinar
Join the Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN) for their webinar Facility Assessment: More Than a Regulatory Requirement. This webinar will be hosted through Zoom on July 17 (9:00 AM).
The session will focus on the...
Webinar on Trauma-Informed Practices: Serving Older Adults Facing Housing Instability
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights is hosting a free webinar, on July 16 at 1:00 PM CT, on trauma-informed housing stability work. The webinar will explore how trauma can appear uniquely...
Staffing Mandate: Webinar on Compliance with the Facility Assessment Provisions
On July 9, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT, join LeadingAge and Pathway Health in a Facility Assessment deep dive. The webinar will ensure your organization’s readiness for the expansion of the Facility Assessment....
HQIN to Host a No Cost Facility Assessment Webinar on July 8 and 17
Join the Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN) for their webinar Facility Assessment: More Than a Regulatory Requirement. This webinar will be hosted through Zoom on July 8 (12:00 PM) and July 17 (9:00 AM)....
Alzheimer’s Association Seeking SNFs to Participate in CMP Grant
The Alzheimer's Association is currently writing a CMP application to support Skilled Nursing Facility residents. We are actively seeking Skilled Nursing Facilities interested in participating. The proposed project is a holistic approach that involves...
Registration is Open for Kansas Education Conference on Dementia
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Kansas Education Conference on Dementia. This conference is hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and will be held on June 12, 2024, at the Kansas Star Event...
CDC Webinar on COVID Vaccine Billing
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) will host a webinar on Thursday, May 30 on overcoming COVID vaccine payment challenges. This webinar will discuss resources for navigating vaccine payment processes and how...
CDC Townhall on Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Don’t forget to attend the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) May 22 Townhall on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about why enhanced barrier precautions are recommended...
Nursing Home Staffing Mandate: Facility Assessment Webinar Now LIVE
The LeadingAge Facility Assessment webinar held May 15 was recorded and is now available on the LeadingAge Learning Hub. As LeadingAge works to stop the rule and to create the workforce necessary for compliance for...
CMS Long Term Care Open Door Forum
The Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum has been cancelled for May 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT. The next open-door forum for 2024 will be held on June 13 for Skilled Nursing...
CDC Webinar on COVID Vaccine Payment
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) will host a webinar on May 30 at 1:00 PM CT on COVID-19 vaccine payment. Participants will learn about resources for navigating the vaccine payment processes...