Outcome measures tell a story, but do we really know the story we are telling? All post-acute care providers are finally speaking the same language and have a story to tell. SNFs have reported Section GG outcomes (aka, Therapy Report Card) to CMS since 2016. How do your outcomes stand … Read More
[FAQ] Your GG questions answered
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, SimpleLTC and Quality Rehab Management (QRM) hosted a live webinar on Section GG, covering how to document baseline and discharge data accurately and completely in order to improve quality measures and PDPM performance. Based on questions asked during the webinar, QRM prepared this follow-up FAQ … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Taking GG from good to great: Capturing true baseline and discharge status
Without a full picture, how can you optimize patient outcomes? Although Section GG is a significant driver for reimbursement, it’s commonly overlooked. We often miss documenting key areas such as baseline, discharge and goal data. You know the saying… “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Join SimpleLTC and Quality … Read More
Free online training series: Documenting ADL tasks and functional abilities
Texas Medicaid Coalition (TMC) released a free online training series to help your nursing staff learn how to accurately document MDS 3.0 ADL tasks (Section G) and functional abilities (Section GG). This training series, available in English and Spanish, consists of a video and quiz for these topics: Documenting ADL … Read More
CMS releases new Q&A document for SNF QRP training
On Oct. 12, CMS released a new 32-page Q&A document as a follow-up to their June 21-22 SNF QRP in-person training. CMS also confirmed and clarified that the new SNF PPS Discharge Assessment is to be completed for both planned and unplanned discharges. The two examples shown in the RAI manual related to unplanned … Read More
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