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
Better Texas MESAV data and reporting with SimpleCFS™ notes
We just launched a new feature within SimpleCFS that helps you improve the tracking and oversight of your Texas MESAV processes, as well as generate more accurate reports. The SimpleCFS™ MESAV “Add Note” feature allows you to add notes to your MESAV data to indicate why a missing monthly unit … Read More
New SimpleCFS™ LTCMI alert helps avoid PASRR PL1 compliance issues
“Have you seen this new alert on SimpleLTC? It’s great! As I clicked on the LTCMI form for completion, it popped up this alert to inform me that a PL1 has NOT been completed on this resident yet. Way to go, SimpleLTC!” — Clinical Reimbursement Specialist This is an actual … Read More