The 2019 hurricane season starts June 1, how time flies. Last year, although not a year for multiple storms, Hurricane Michael slammed the panhandle with one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall in the US. Having personally traveled west … [Continue reading] about Hurricane Season Financial Tips
The New QM Domain Formula for the Five Star Rating System
In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the Five Star Rating System Technical User’s Guide . This guide details changes made to the formulas/ calculations to attain the Health Inspection, Staffing and Quality Measure … [Continue reading] about The New QM Domain Formula for the Five Star Rating System
The making of champions
The 2019 legislative session brought many challenges to long term care providers. We saw a strain on the state budget resulting from Hurricane Michael and the costs associated with rebuilding after the storm, increased environmental spending and … [Continue reading] about The making of champions
For nursing homes, preparing for hurricane season means more than just generators
The last two hurricane seasons delivered a one-two punch to Florida, the likes of which our state hadn’t seen in 15 years. One of the most important things we can do after a major hurricane is learn from it, and our state certainly learned this: We … [Continue reading] about For nursing homes, preparing for hurricane season means more than just generators
Assisting Residents with Nebulizers in an ALF
Now that staff are trained to assist residents with self-administration using a nebulizer, there are some questions to consider. Are your staff competent with assisting a resident with self-administration using a nebulizer? Are they making sure … [Continue reading] about Assisting Residents with Nebulizers in an ALF