The new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Medicare Part A reimbursement model takes effect October 1, 2019. PDPM will drastically change how reimbursement will be determined. Previously, the Resource Utilization Groups (RUG-IV) determined … [Continue reading] about PDPM Is Here – What You Need to Know
Top Trending Legal and Regulatory Issues in ALFs
During Assisted Living Day at FHCA’s Annual Conference, assisted living providers received an update on current legal issues and an overview of the top ten deficiencies. Among other legal updated, FHCA Regulatory Counsel Karen Goldsmith covered … [Continue reading] about Top Trending Legal and Regulatory Issues in ALFs
The Importance of Properly Cleaning Glucometers
The improper cleaning of glucometers is one of the top three Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citations in Florida. And while avoiding an IJ citation is imperative, it’s critically important to resident care that glucometers are cleaned properly to prevent … [Continue reading] about The Importance of Properly Cleaning Glucometers
Making the Transition to the Patient Driven Payment Model
Effective October 1, 2019, the Patient Driven Payment Model will replace the current RUGS-IV PPS system. Organizations are facing major changes, and along with change comes worry. The purpose of this document is to help facilities with the transition … [Continue reading] about Making the Transition to the Patient Driven Payment Model
The Best IJ is Past Non-compliance IJ
The words a provider never wants to hear from a surveyor… there may be jeopardy. Skilled nursing centers must be in substantial compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements at all times and are always responsible for the health and safety of … [Continue reading] about The Best IJ is Past Non-compliance IJ