Best Practices and Resources

Best Practices and Resources Life Safety Update for Nursing Homes: The Healthcare Interpretations Task Force, a unique coalition of health care organizations and authorities having jurisdiction that convenes annually to assess and discuss interpretations of specific questions related to NFPA codes and standards, recently met during the NFPA’s annual conference in Orlando. The meeting resulted in several interpretations that directly impact health care organizations required to maintain compliance with the Life Safety Code under CMS oversight.
August 19, 2024

Best Practices and Resources Facility Best Practices for Operationalizing a QRP Process That Supports Compliance (To Avoid a 2 Percent Reduction in the FY 2026 APU)
August 12, 2024

Best Practices and Resources Register for Upcoming COE-NF/AMDA Webinar on Supporting Behavioral Health in Nursing Homes: The webinar, titled “Gentler Journeys: Easing Transitions of Care for Patients with Serious Mental Illness,” will be held on Tues., Aug. 27^th at 6 p.m. ET.
August 8, 2024

Best Practices and Resources Nursing Home Salary Survey Kicks Off!: Survey participants receive a free copy of the full report with data on 30 common positions.
July 30, 2024

Best Practices and Resources LeadingAge National Seeks Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Data: LeadingAge National is collecting data from nursing home and CHHA members on their experience with Medicare Advantage plan prior authorization processes.
July 30, 2024

Best Practices and Resources CMS Releases Web-Based Training on FY/CY 2025 PAC QRP Key Program Updates: The course reviews new, removed, and revised QMs; timelines for public reporting; and an overview of measure specifications. Also included are assessment guidelines and coding instructions for the new data element, O0350: Patient/Resident’s COVID-19 vaccination is up to date.
July 23, 2024

Best Practices and Resources DOH, IPRO Host Webinar on Residents' Rights, Grievance Process, and Quality Improvement: The webinar reviewed federal and state regulations for residents’ rights, recent deficiencies related to residents’ rights, the elements of the facility grievance process, and a case study.
July 2, 2024

Best Practices and Resources CMS Issues Medicare Compliance Resource: Tool has billing guidance and tips for a variety of Medicare provider types.
June 25, 2024

Best Practices and Resources CMS Issues Updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions FAQs: Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.
June 4, 2024

Best Practices and Resources Upcoming CDC Webinars on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and COVID-19 Vaccine Payment: Nursing home members are encouraged to participate in the CDC’s enhanced barrier precautions townhall on May 22^nd and vaccine payment webinar on May 30^th.
May 13, 2024