Survey, Clinical and Quality

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Releases Updated MDS 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual: Document serves as an update to the specifications used to calculate quality measures that are included in the NHQI effective Oct. 1, 2023.
September 21, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Releases Updated Five-Star Technical Users’ Guide: Updated guide details upcoming changes to staffing and quality measures.
September 21, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality NHSN to Update Surveillance Definition of “Up to Date”: The CDC is offering training to nursing homes to ensure accurate reporting.
September 19, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality Reminder: Nursing Home MDS Changes Take Effect Oct. 1st: Nursing homes should ensure their readiness for the launch of the 2023 MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 on Oct. 1^st by reviewing the tools and trainings developed by LeadingAge National and CMS.
September 18, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality DOH, IPRO to Host Quality Assurance Process Improvement Webinar on Sept. 13th at 12 P.M.: The webinar will outline the contents of a valuable quality assurance process to assist in quality sustainability and ongoing process improvements.
September 12, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality CDC Issues Predictions for Fall Respiratory Season, Schedules Upcoming COCA Call: The CDC predicts a moderate COVID wave and typical waves of flu and RSV this respiratory disease season, but warns that a strain on the health care system could be possible depending on various factors. To assist clinicians, the CDC will be holding a COCA Call to update providers on Wed., Sept. 19, 2023 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.
September 5, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS to Discuss SNF Payment Rule, MDS Changes: Next SNF Open Door Forum scheduled for 2 p.m. on Aug. 31^st.
August 29, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Releases Final MDS RAI Manual: The final version of the Long-Term Care Facility RAI 3.0 User’s Manual Version 1.18.11 is effective Oct. 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality Tracking COVID: Since hitting the low point for 2023 in early July, the statewide COVID-19 hospital admissions rate continues a moderate but steady climb.
August 22, 2023

Survey, Clinical and Quality Manage Your Compliance Thresholds for FY 2025 APU: Communities that actively manage their compliance thresholds will be more likely to avoid the 2 percent reduction in their APU.
August 22, 2023