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Why are Therapy Audits so Important? Top Risk Areas Identified in Skilled Nursing Therapy Audits [Part 1 of 4]

Starting the Countdown Auditors at LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) review thousands of skilled nursing facility (SNF) records every year and yet negative trends continue to be identified in documentation. Looking ahead to 2023, after several years of experience working with the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), therapy issues contribute to these negative trends in documentation. It is astonishing to see the inconsistencies in therapy documentation related to content, skill, demonstration of medical necessity, and accurate…

Practical Guidance for Health Care Governing Boards on Compliance Oversight

A health care governing board has a variety of responsibilities and roles that are key to the compliance program. These responsibilities ensure that the organization can evaluate and, if needed, respond to any issues of inappropriate activity. The Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA), the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed guidance to…

Mock Infection Control Surveys: Would Your Housekeeping and Laundry Services Pass Muster?

LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) has completed numerous Mock Infection Control Surveys to assess the effectiveness of a facility’s infection control plans through the COVID-19 pandemic. When conducting these surveys, we found that most facilities have developed high-level policies and procedures required to ensure the safety of their residents but are frequently missing some critical components of these policies and procedures. We are excited to share the findings of these Mock Infection Control Surveys to help…