In February, FHCA kicked off its first-ever Executive Nurse Leadership Academy, sponsored by Medline Industries and supported by RB Health Partners, Inc. Attendees from 15 counties met at the FHCA Education and Training Center in Tallahassee, ready … [Continue reading] about Nurses Bring Their Energy and Experience to FHCA’s Executive Nurse Leadership Academy
Florida Staffing Requirements Review
Recently we have had a surge of provider requests to review Florida's staffing requirements. To review 400.23(3), a minimum weekly average of certified nursing assistant and licensed nursing staffing combined of 3.6 hours of direct care per resident … [Continue reading] about Florida Staffing Requirements Review
Nursing Home Compare Updates and PPS
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updates coming in April to the Nursing Home Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating Systems. The April changes are part of a broad range of updates that have been … [Continue reading] about Nursing Home Compare Updates and PPS
Medicaid Cost Report and FRV Survey Deadlines
As a reminder to nursing center providers, the April 30 deadline for cost reports is still in play under the Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology. Although the official due date is five months after the fiscal year end of a center's report, … [Continue reading] about Medicaid Cost Report and FRV Survey Deadlines
What is Immediate Jeopardy?
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is a situation in which a recipient of care has suffered or is likely to suffer serious injury, harm, impairment or death as a result of a provider’s noncompliance with one or more health and safety requirements. Immediate … [Continue reading] about What is Immediate Jeopardy?