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Join Latest Articles Skilled status charting for SNFs Sarah Bostrom Today, long-term care expert Reta Underwood, Medicare Specialist and president of CLTC, a national long-term care consulting firm based in Kentucky discusses skilled status charting for SNFs, as well as the differences between direct and indirect skilled services. Subscribe on SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. CMS allocates resources to SNFs in COVID-19 hotspots Sarah Bostrom In an attempt to improve quality for SNFs located in hotspot areas, CMS plans to deploy Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) for assistance. QIOs are CMS contractors who work w ith healthcare providers to help them improve the quality of healthcare they provide to Medicare Beneficiaries, according to the CMS press release. Additionally, the survey process […] IRS furnishes FAQs about taxation of provider relief payments Megan Pielmeier The IRS has issued frequently asked questions about taxation of provider relief payments. According to the IRS FAQs, a payment to a business, even if the business is a sole proprietorship, does not qualify as a qualified disaster relief payment under section 139. The payment from the Provider Relief Fund is includible in gross income […] Medicare relief funds on hold for some SNF providers Sarah Bostrom Medicare relief funds have been an integral part in keeping some SNFs afloat since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some providers have yet to see any financial relief. Providers that took over SNFs in early 2020, before the pandemic, were not included in the previous federal aid packages, as the relief funds were […] More recent articles Most Popular Housekeeping for senior living: Cleaning and disinfecting (Part 1) Amanda Hurlburt The following is an excerpt from Disaster Planning, Infection Control, and OSHA Compliance: A Toolkit for Senior Living written by Karen T. Stratoti, RN, BSN, LNHA, CALA. Intake and output monitoring Amanda Hurlburt You should monitor residents who have fluid imbalances or are at high risk of dehydration by calculating intake and output (I&O) each shift. PDPM Q&A: Payment overview and billing Tami Swartz CMS has released its FAQ sheet on PDPM: Q. What is PDPM? A. The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is a new case-mix classification system for classifying skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients in a Medicare Part A covered stay into payment groups under the SNF Prospective Payment System. Effective beginning October 1, 2019, PDPM will […] Fire safety guidance for senior living Amanda Hurlburt This post is an excerpt taken from HCPro’s new title, Disaster Planning, Infection Control, and OSHA Compliance: A Toolkit for Senior Living, a cost-effective, all-inclusive guide to improve safety and satisfaction in your senior living facility. Fire drills should be done based on your state regulations and/or your facility’s policy and procedures. Staff must be […] 5 Ways Interoperability Can Benefit Home-Based Care Sponsored by - MatrixCare By: Navin Gupta, VP, Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty, MatrixCare The digital age has created an overhaul of technology within the healthcare industry – transforming health records into collections of electronic data that should simplify administration processes for providers everywhere. But just because health records have gone digital, doesn’t mean it makes communication any […] CMS releases tables detailing the 2019 quality measures for home health Amanda Hurlburt Source: Home Health Line CMS has published updated details on potentially avoidable events, process and outcome measures for 2019. The updated tables also include details on star-ratings measures and quality measures new to Home Health Compare in 2019. Claims-based outcome measures Medicare spending per beneficiary” and Discharge to community” are joining the ranks of publicly […] More popular articles Free Resources How Prepared Is Your Agency for COVID-19? Our safety checklist can help you develop your preparedness plan. KanTime Announces Launch of New Product for Self Direction KanTime for Self Direction is a new product which addresses the unique needs of consumer directed services providers nationwide. KanTime’s Healthcare Software, the only complete enterprise agency management software, has introduced its newest product – KanTime for Self Direction, which addresses the unique needs of consumer directed services providers. KanTime for Self Direction was engineered specifically […] Webinar: What SNFs Need to Know About COVID-19 SNF populations are at the highest risk of being affected by COVID-19. If infected, residents are at an increased risk of serious illness and death. With the number of reported cases rising daily in the United States, CMS and the CDC are taking action to protect the health and safety of residents and healthcare providers. […] Webinar: Taking Action to make Data-driven Decisions in Private Duty Program date/time: Thursday, April 9th at 1 pm ET/12 pm CT Making data-driven decisions is a key to success in any business – but the need is exacerbated in the ultra-competitive and low-margin private duty home care market. Using data to identify important trends is no longer considered a luxury item” for home care agencies […] Complimentary Networking Event for Post-Acute Leaders Our upcoming Post-Acute Forum takes place September 14-16, 2020 in Litchfield Park, AZ. This complimentary event is specifically designed for decision-makers at skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. Check out this video to hear what previous attendees had to say. Apply to Attend Stay Informed: Sign up for the free e-Newsletter! 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