Long-Term Care Survey Alert
Meet Your Staff's Educational Needs
Capitalize on the 10% discount for audioconferences.
Mark your calendars for “Dementia 101: Dispelling The Myths Of Alzheimer’s Disease,” a live audioconference on May 29, 2007 from 1-2 EST.
Featured speaker: Susan Gilster, RN, PhD, who was responsible for the development of the Alois Alzheimer Center, which opened in 1987 as the first free-standing dementia facility. Diagnosing early, and learning to understand the disease, has never been more important. While there is no cure today for Alzheimer’s disease, there are some surprising new techniques available that can improve quality of life. And research is under way for those awaiting a cure.
Also coming soon: “Master the RAI & See Your Payment, Care and Surveys Soar” on June 26, presented by Marilyn Mines, RN, RAC-C, BC, and “2007 Survey Hotspots: Culture Change in Long Term Care: MDS Part 1,” with Rena Shephard, RN, MHA, FACDONA, on July 18.
Bonus: To register, call 1-800-874-9180. Mention code 10%OFFAUDIO for 10 percent off the cost of your audio conference. To sign up online, go to www.audioeducator.com/.
Long-Term Care Survey Alert
- SURVEY MANAGEMENT:
Don't Let Billing Concerns Add Up To A Survey Disaster
These calculated strategies will keep civil monetary penalties off your ledger.
Financial disputes have been known [...] - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT:
Vanquish 2 Sources Of Serious Drug-Drug Interactions
If your facility isn't doing this, residents may be in jeopardy.
Unless a resident is taking [...] - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT:
Does Your Resident Have A Genetic Problem Metabolizing Certain Meds?
Pharmacogenetic testing can provide the answer.
If a resident or her family tells you she hasn't [...] - READER QUESTION:
Taping Exit Interviews--Before You Dare, Be Aware Of These Considerations
3 legal experts explore the pros, cons, alternatives.
Question: Our facility is debating whether we should [...] - CARE PLANNING:
4 Simple Steps Can = A Major Leap In Care Plan Quality
These inside secrets will improve clinical and survey outcomes.
Care plans can provide the heart of [...] - SPECIAL FOCUS:
RESTORATIVE NURSING--Make Restorative Nursing A Quality-Of-Life Journey
The right programming can make a big difference to your residents.
If you're looking to maintain [...] - QUALITY OF CARE:
Get Paid For Your Restorative Efforts
An integrated approach can improve care and your bottom line.
Restorative nursing programs can be worth [...] - CLIP AND SAVE:
Check Out The Top 10 Drug-Drug Interactions Listed In Revised F329 Guidance
You can bet surveyors will have this info in hand. - SURVEY MANAGEMENT:
Ask Staff To Put On Their Surveyor Hats
This strategy can help keep you survey ready 24/7.
Teaching staff what to look for and [...] - CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Meet Your Staff's Educational Needs
Capitalize on the 10% discount for audioconferences.
Mark your calendars for “Dementia [...] - SURVEY & CLINICAL NEWS:
Patients with Alzheimer's disease may have a new treatment approach in the offing if research under way pans out.
Researchers at Rockefeller University have discovered that blocking a protein called casein kinase 1 can [...] - SURVEY & CLINICAL NEWS:
If you get an error warning involving MDS item W1 and your NPI, CMS has instructions for you.
In a recent Q&A posted at www.qtso.com/mdsfaq.html#-399qtso.com, a nursing home provider notes that the [...]
