Navigating the Latest CMS Surveyor Guidance Updates: What SNFs Need to Know

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Staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for compliance and high-quality care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term care nursing homes. On March 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the updated Long-Term Care (LTC) Surveyor Guidance, QSO-25-14-NH. This new guidance will take effect on April 28, 2025, introducing new expectations, revised F-tags, and significant changes in admissions, staffing, psychotropic medication use, and infection control. These changes may be challenging,…

Documenting Substance Use Treatment: A Pivotal Junction

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Accurate documentation is essential for ensuring proper treatment, reimbursement, and overall quality of care. For substance use treatment, this is particularly important. The challenges of documenting client visits for substance use involve not only rigor but also a solid comprehension of the intricacies involved in addiction treatment and the individuals involved. In this blog, we will explore the importance of accurate documentation in substance use treatment, the influence on client outcomes, and how clinicians can…

Understanding the Importance of Ethics in Clinical Practice in 2025

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The recent case of Hertel and Brown outpatient therapy (Hertel and Brown Blog) is an eye-opener that every practice, regardless of size or type, needs to be aware of the importance of ethics. Ethical Practice Ethics and moral principles should guide clinicians in every aspect of patient care. State licensing boards and national organizations outline expected ethical behavior and consequences for non-compliance. Clinicians, supervisors, and practice owners should be familiar with the applicable state’s ethical…