[Webinar, Jan 26] PBJ quarterly check-in: Critical answers to top questions

Ken BellClient News, TrainingLeave a Comment

Be sure you’re ready for the Feb. 14, 2022 PBJ deadline!Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting for Q1 (Oct. 1–Dec. 31) is due to CMS by Feb. 14. Join us for our live PBJ quarterly check-in webinar as we discuss the latest PBJ updates and answer your top questions in an extended Q&A session. Our quarterly … Read More

Blogs on holiday break – we’ll be back soon!

Mary MadisonClient NewsLeave a Comment

We’re taking a break for the next 2 weeks but don’t worry.  We’re still monitoring all of the news that is important to our readers – that never takes a break.   You’ll receive news pieces in your inbox starting again on January 4, 2021.  In the interim, the Blog is available for … Read More

Recording of NAHCA/AMDA CNA COVID-19 vaccine education now available

Mary MadisonSkilled NursingLeave a Comment

If you/your staff was unable to watch the live webinar hosted by NAHCA and AMDA (see my blog on that presentation), I have great news for you.  The recording is now available. The recorded webinar is 1 hour 16 minutes in length and well worth your time. Want to keep up with the changing … Read More

CMS COVID-19 infection control for psychiatric and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID)

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QSO-21-07-Psych Hospital, PRTF & ICF/IID was issued December 17, 2020.  [COVID-19 Infection Control for Psychiatric and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID)] The first 3 pages of this 15-page document is the QSO memorandum followed 12 pages of FAQs relating to these topics: Addressing Refusal or Reluctance to … Read More

QMs update: Preparing for the unfreeze in SimpleAnalyzer™

Ken BellClient News, Skilled NursingLeave a Comment

On Dec. 4, CMS issued a memo outlining changes to unfreeze the Five-Star ratings effective on Jan. 27, 2021. CMS plans to update the quality measures using data based on the following data collection periods: Assessment-based QMs through Jun. 30, 2020 Claims-based QMs through Jun. 30, 2020 QRP QMs through … Read More