Even when your name includes the word “Simple,” it’s never a simple endeavor to relocate your company’s headquarters. A well-established technology company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) to 2,000+ long-term care facilities can’t just pack up a few boxes, unplug the servers and coffee pot, then drive across town and plug … Read More
Texas HHSC delays STAR+PLUS managed care transition to 2015
Sighs of relief can be heard all across Texas this week… The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced today they will postpone moving nursing facility residents into STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care until Mar. 1, 2015. The goal is to allow additional time to address the concerns of facilities, … Read More
4 reasons we love AANAC (and you should too!)
It’s just four weeks until the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) hosts its 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition, April 9-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This marks the 15th year of AANAC’s existence and their 15th annual event. It’s also the third consecutive … Read More
“Mediocre at best”? 3 ways to improve staff understanding of MDS quality indicators
A recent study from the University of Alabama examined the level of understanding that MDS front-line staff have regarding MDS Quality Indicators (QI). Their findings? Staff QI knowledge at most facilities is probably “mediocre at best.” Due to a lack of involvement with the MDS, the study found, front-line staff … Read More
TMHP to automatically create PASRR PL1 screenings for residents with no PL1
SimpleCFS™ users take note: TMHP has announced that beginning Feb. 28, 2014, they will automatically generate new Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) PL1 Screening Forms for any Medicaid residents in your facility who have an active MDS 3.0 assessment but no corresponding PL1 Screening Form. At SimpleLTC, we’re pleased … Read More