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Survey, Clinical and Quality
Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Legionella The regulations that had been previously issued as emergency regulations have been issued as final regulations.
- July 7, 2016
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Survey, Clinical and Quality
Comment Deadline Approaching on SNF Readmission Measure, Quality Reporting Measures Nursing home members are encouraged to provide input on proposed SNF regulation.
- June 14, 2016
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Survey, Clinical and Quality
PBJ Learning Opportunity this Thursday LeadingAge announces availability of a free Payroll-Based Journal webinar on June 16th.
- June 14, 2016
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CMS Releases Data On Nursing Home Enforcement Data points to significant variations in enforcement actions taken by various states.
- June 14, 2016
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Update on the CMS Conditions of Participation Changes The Final Rule is anticipated in Sept. 2016.
- June 14, 2016
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Trend Data Shows a Decrease in Antipsychotic Medication Use The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a report which provides a brief overview of the National Partnership, summarizes activities since April 2014 and outlines next steps for future Partnership efforts.
- June 14, 2016
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Payroll Based Journal Drawing Closer Nursing homes are reminded that they need to collect staffing data in specified formats starting July, 2016, and begin reporting the data to CMS in Nov.
- May 31, 2016
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FDA Issues Drug Safety Review FDA advises resticting the use of fluoroquinolones for certain uncomplicated infections.
- May 17, 2016
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CMS Releases Draft of Updated RAI/MDS Manual CMS has released a draft version 1.14 of the RAI User's Manual for the MDS 3.0. The proposed changes would be effective Oct. 1, 2016.
- May 17, 2016
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CMS Issues Guidance on Providing Services to Justice Involved Individuals Guidance clarifies regulatory expectations for various providers.
- May 5, 2016
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