March 2015 is quickly approaching, which means that Texas nursing facilities have less than five months to complete their preparations for the transition from fee-for-service to Medicaid managed care (STAR+PLUS). The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued a bulletin this week reminding Texas facilities of the looming … Read More
SimpleLTC apps not vulnerable to Shellshock Bash bug
There’s another computer security vulnerability making news and this time it’s the Shellshock Bash bug. You can expect an increase in public alarm as more information emerges, especially in light of recent data breaches at Home Depot, Target and Community Health Systems. SimpleLTC is aware of the Shellshock issue and … Read More
SimpleMDS and FoQIS: One-click data sharing now available, for free
A new one-click data integration is available for long-term care facilities that use SimpleMDS™ for MDS workflow automation and FoQIS™ for QIS/QAPI processes. The automated integration, available at no charge to existing customers, allows customers to seamlessly and securely share MDS 3.0 assessment data between the two systems. The integration … Read More
The overworked nurse’s guide to staying organized: 9 essential free nurse apps
If you’re looking for free nurse apps to make your life easier, here’s your essential guide. The stereotype of the overworked, stressed nurse is a common one, and for good reason. Nurses are expected to work miracles, with low pay and long hours, while keeping eternally sunny dispositions. This is … Read More
National Nursing Home Week: Making Mom feel at home
“Home is the nicest word there is.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder This week is National Nursing Home Week (NNHW) — and it’s also the week that follows Mother’s Day. The synchronicity here is quite appropriate, I think, and I’m sure the Mother’s Day tie-in was top of mind when AHCA … Read More