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Long-Term Care Survey Alert

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Published on Thu Jan 26, 2006

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Long-Term Care Survey Alert

SURVEY MANAGEMENT:
Step Off The Decertification Track Before It's Too Late -- Here's How
This worst-case consequence can sneak up on you. Envision this: You get a call from [...]

SURVEY MANAGEMENT TIP:
Read Between The Lines To Nail Down Fines, Compliance Deadlines
Here's one form letter you never want to toss. If your eyes glaze over when [...]

QUALITY OF CARE:
Tailor Medications To Meet Palliative Care Needs
Medication regimens at end of life provide a window into your care. Your terminally ill [...]

DOCUMENTATION:
The Right Pics + Documentation = A Get Out Of F314 Tags Free Strategy
Clearly show you're on top of a wound's progress. Every picture tells a story. And [...]

SPECIAL FOCUS:
'Alternative' Remedies Can Beat The Alternative Of F329 Tags
Some providers are reaching outside the traditional Rx chest. Using non-pharmacological remedies to treat common [...]

LITIGATION TRENDS:
Recent LTC Prosecutions Include Candid Cameras, Jail Time For 'Worthless Services'
Take the high road away from this nightmare scenario. The specter of nursing home staff [...]

RESIDENT ASSESSMENT:
Root Out F Tags: Determine The Root Cause Of Behavioral Sx
Make this survey and quality issue a care plan priority. If you believe behavior has [...]

CLIP & SAVE:
Document Your Pain Management Prowess

STAFFING:
Top-Notch Staff Retention Program Saves Thousands And Boosts Satisfaction Scores
Find out how one facility keeps its turnover rates at only 5 percent. Costs associated [...]

PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION:
Drill Down Your Bed Mobility Assessment To Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Identify residents who really need a turning and repositioning program. Facilities that automatically turn and [...]

CLIP & SAVE:
Check Out This Performance Test For Repositioning

Assess, score residents' ability to turn/reposition without hands-on help. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TO EVALUATE ABILITY TO [...]

PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE:
Check Out These CMS Recommendations For Reengaging Residents In Activities
Surveyors may check to see if you've tried the following suggestions. A gentle nudge into [...]

CARE PLANNING:
Know The Coding, Care Plan Ropes For Section G4 (Functional Limitation In Range Of Motion)
Avoid common mistakes that will get the F tags rolling. If you don't know how [...]

SPECIAL FOCUS:
Overcome Consumer, Surveyor Resistance To Alternative Remedies
Sidestep these anticipated problems.

Facilities offering alternative therapies can take steps to preempt concerns about approaches [...]

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