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RAI and MDS Compliance: The Importance of the Administrator in the Lineup
With the Minimum Data Set (MDS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) created a standardized, reliable, reproducible framework for assessing long term care resident status. As a result, MDS...
Laying the Foundation – Care Area Assessments to Care Plans
Because Care Area Assessments (CAAs) are not submitted to CMS, and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual offers little guidance on how to complete a CAA when compared to the Minimum Data...
Navigating the 2025 Winds of Change: New Survey Guidance
The 2025 new year has begun with a whirlwind of changes in Long-Term Care – starting with New Surveyor Guidance. CMS released an advanced copy of these State Operations Manual Appendix PP (Guidance...
Is your team prepared for the upcoming changes to Appendix PP in the State Operations Manual?
“They all need to know who will do what and when their deadlines are. Then, they should work through their sections in a comprehensive manner to compare what is currently happening in the facility against what needs to happen to achieve compliance. "Linda Winston, RN, MSN, BS, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-CT, Senior Advisor and Executive Trainer was quoted in Carolyn Davis's AAPACN article, Appendix PP Revisions How to Create a Workable Game Plan. View the strategies for a SNF team and recommendations noted in this article to get a head start on compliance in your organization. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? Kristine Martinez BSN, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP, DNS-CT remastered this article written on What is an MDS Coordinator published in AAPACN's LTC Partner's Perspectives. www.aapacn.org/solution-providers/what-is-an-mds-coordinator/?_cldee=3qWmNSA14yXCTu4Sq35r55bVqYAg... ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Fun Fact Friday: LTC Administrator Edition! 🎉
Did you know that skilled nursing facility administrators must meet rigorous state licensing requirements that often include education, exams, and ongoing professional development? 💡
Being an LTC Administrator isn’t just a job—it’s a calling to serve residents, families, and healthcare teams. To all the incredible LTC Administrators: We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you! 👏
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𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸…
Who’s there?
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Documentation who?
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻!😆
Accurate documentation is no joke—it keeps everything on track!
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"Administrators have the opportunity to be a game changer at their facility when it comes to supporting RAI compliance and accurate MDS completion while assisting their team in making a Grand Slam. " Check out the rest of the blog to see how, written by our Assistant Director of Education Kristine Martinez. www.mds-consultants.com/rai-and-mds-compliance-the-importance-of-the-administrator-in-the-lineup/... ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
The House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution that would cut $880 billion from Medicaid over the next 10 years to extend 2017 tax cuts and fund border security.
What Does This Mean for Nursing Homes?
- Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care, covering 63% of residents.
- Higher out-of-pocket costs for seniors who rely on Medicaid once their private funds are exhausted.
- Staffing shortages and quality of care concerns as facilities face reimbursement reductions.
- More financial strain on state budgets to maintain long-term care services.
💰 Nursing home care is already expensive, with an average annual cost of over $100,000 for a semi-private room. Many residents cannot afford private-pay rates and depend on Medicaid for essential care.
📢 Take Action: These cuts could drastically impact access to skilled nursing care for millions of seniors. Stay informed and advocate for policies that protect Medicaid funding and ensure long-term care facilities can continue to serve those in need.
🔗 Learn More: cstu.io/693756 | cstu.io/904fc9
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The iQIES Nursing Home launch is currently scheduled for 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 14, 2025. The CMS iQIES team is developing a training and support plan to help all State Agency and CMS staff prepare for the launch and transition to the iQIES platform. This memo provides high- level details about the training plan to transition Long-Term Care (LTC) to the iQIES platform. CMS-organized trainings will take place in April, May and June,2025 and training schedules included. cstu.io/9550f7 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 In Case You Missed It! 📢
Did you catch today’s essential webinar on Stepping Up to the Plate: The Administrator’s Role with RAI/MDS Compliance? ⚾🏥
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ How the RAI/MDS system impacts billing, reimbursement & facility reporting
✅ The administrator’s role in ensuring compliance & quality care
✅ Strategies to monitor MDS accuracy & develop a QAA/QAPI process
👀 Don’t worry if you missed it! Stay connected for more expert insights & upcoming training opportunities.
Drop a comment if you joined us today or if you’d like more info! ⬇️💬
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📢 Celebrating Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week! 🙌
From March 10 - 14, 2025, we honor the dedication, leadership, and resilience of Long-Term Care Administrators who work tirelessly to ensure quality care for residents.💙
Your commitment to excellence, compliance, and resident-centered care does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!
💡 Tag a standout LTC Administrator and let’s show them some love! 👏💙
#LTCAdministratorsWeek #ThankYouLTCAdmins #HealthcareHeroes #ResidentCenteredCare #MDSConsultants ... See MoreSee Less
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