F-Tags in Review: F-Tag 882 Infection Control and Preventionist

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While operating a skilled nursing facility in this uncertain and difficult time is a monumental undertaking, it can be accomplished by using the given tools available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and your state department of health. In 2016, operators of nursing facilities were made aware of additional regulations to be phased in beginning 2017, 2018 and 2019. Among those additional regulations was F-Tag 882 for the Infection Preventionist. This regulation…

Curbing hospital readmission may be achieved with long-term care consultants

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Long-term care consultants will be able to help medical organizations handle the many stresses associated with managing the health of the elderly population. Right now, many medical facilities are attempting to develop new routines for reducing the rate of hospital readmission. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has instituted new requirements for reimbursement payments, which necessitate facilities to curb patient readmissions before 30 days out of the hospital. With the baby boomer population aging…

4 Common Barriers to Achieving Quality Patient Outcomes

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Quality assessment and process improvement (QAPI) activities are an important part of providing quality patient care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), as part of their conditions of participation, requires QAPI programs for hospitals and hospices. CMS has also proposed making them required for home health providers and skilled nursing facilities. Strong QAPI programs that result in exemplary clinical outcomes are a key mechanism by which providers can position themselves to be a preferred partner in any…