On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, SimpleLTC partnered with TeamHealth to offer one of our most highly anticipated webinars ever: Psychotropic Medication: Achieving a successful survey. During the webinar, industry experts Dr. Robert Figlerski and Ms. Elizabeth Borntrager discussed psychotropic medication, which continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Psychotropic medication: Achieving a successful survey
Will your current psychotropic medication practices result in a successful survey? Psychotropic medication management continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance and DOH Surveys. The role of the prescriber has shifted from prescribing medications to a more conservative approach of de-prescribing psychotropic medications where appropriate. Your facility’s effective … Read More
Drug Regimen Reviews FAQ: Answers to your top questions!
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, SimpleLTC partnered with Briggs Healthcare to offer one of our most popular webinars ever: Drug Regimen Reviews: Yes, there are two DRRs! During the webinar, nationally recognized MDS expert Mary Madison explained that as of Oct. 1, 2018, skilled nursing facilities are now responsible for both MDS/SNF … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Drug Regimen Reviews: Yes, there are two DRRs!
Did you know there are now two Drug Regimen Reviews you must be prepared for? As of Oct. 1, 2018, skilled nursing organizations will be responsible for completing both MDS/SNF QRP and F756 Drug Regimen Reviews (DRRs). In this free on-demand webinar, featuring MDS expert Mary Madison, you’ll learn to comply … Read More
CMS off-cycle update affects claims-based measures
On Monday, Nov. 26, CMS alerted providers via their CASPER Five-Star Report that CMS had performed an off-cycle update to the claims-based scores in November. This update affects the outcomes of three claims-based measures: Re-Hospitalized After SNF Admission Outpatient ER Visit Discharged to Community According to CMS: “…It is not … Read More