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The Monthly - July 2024 Edition
The Monthly provides important updates and news for long-term care, skilled nursing, personal care, and assisted living facilities.
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Reflection
As 2023 comes to a close, it is common for us to reflect on the past year’s events and our own personal growths, setbacks, or hurdles. ...
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Updates to the RAI Manual
Stay up to date with recent changes to the RAI Manual from October 20th, 23rd, and November 1st, 2023. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quali...
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Terri Gabany, BSN, RN, NHA, WCC, RAC-CT
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Proactive Planning
With winter fast approaching us, have you done an elopement drill? CMS’s definition of elopement is when a resident leaves the premises...
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Terri Gabany, BSN, RN, NHA, WCC, RAC-CT
Sep 29, 20231 min read
The Fall Season
Fall is a wonderful time of the year, but it is also when we see an increase of viral illness. An important measure to help prevent...
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Sep 5, 20231 min read
CMS Mandatory Staffing
CMS proposed staffing rule is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-minimum-staffing-st...
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Embracing the Team
Having worked in several facets of healthcare, it is apparent that a team approach is the most effective, for not only improved patient...
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Final RAI Manual NOW AVAILABLE
CMS has published the final RAI Manual as of August 24, 2023. You can obtain the electronic version at: Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident...
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Jennifer R. Dunlap, MSN, RN, NHA, WCC, IP-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Updated OSA Manual
CMS has updated the OSA Manual effective today, August 15, 2023. The following changes have been made: A0700 The word <patient>...
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