The new F888 regulation means providers must now ensure all staff are fully vaccinated against COVID. Here’s what you need to know.
New in SimpleAnalyzer™: Survey Risk Tool
Prepare for a more successful, less painful survey We’re pleased to announce our new SimpleAnalyzer™ Survey Risk Tool, designed to guide you toward a more successful, less painful survey. The new functionality is available to all current SimpleAnalyzer™ users. The Survey Risk Tool uses approximately 100 risk indicators from each MDS … Read More
QMs update: Preparing for the unfreeze in SimpleAnalyzer™
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
Updates to the Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System
December 4, 2020, CMS posted QSO 21-06-NH … Updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System. This 3-page QSO memorandum provides updates on the Health Inspection and Quality Measure domains of the Five Star Quality Rating System, and the transition to the new Care Compare … Read More
New SimpleAnalyzer™ Function Scores report drives dramatically improved resident outcomes
Are you aware that CMS calculates functional outcomes scores immediately upon submission of a resident’s 5-day assessment? Did you know that SimpleLTC uses machine learning algorithms to present those scores in real-time? The new SimpleAnalyzer™ Function Scores report provides insight into residents’ admission, expected, and discharge scores within minutes of … Read More