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🍂 Falling into Compliance: Is Your Facility Assessment Up to Date? 🍂 The revised guidance for FTag 838 is here and it is crucial for LTC facilities to stay #compliant! Not sure if you're on the right track? We've got six essential questions to help you assess your current plan. #ClinicalConsulting #LongTermCare

Did you know that F684 Quality of Care is one of the most frequently cited deficiencies in long-term care? Compliance with F684 is crucial due to recent changes in the Nursing Home Enforcement Act. See what our consultants recommend for decreasing potential issues and mitigating the risk of increased CMPs.

Do you know surveyors are observing during meal service? Explore insights on FTag 692 to navigate post-COVID dining challenges, stay compliant, and improve resident care. #LTC #HealthcareCompliance #NutritionCare

Late last week, CMS finalized the SNF 2025 Final Rule. The two major changes - a 4.2% reimbursement increase and expanded Civil Monetary Penalties - present a complex scenario of higher-than-average reimbursement with intensified financial penalties. Navigating how these and other #FinalRule changes will impact your facility? Check out our full blog post for insights.

🚨Changes to F838 Facility Assessment goes into effect on August 8th🚨 In early May, CMS published new regulations pertaining to §483.71 Facility Assessment as part of the minimum staffing standards and payment transparency final rule. While most facilities have an existing facility assessment, Polaris Group has created a checklist to verify that your assessment includes the required updates. Get it at the link below.

“There was a dramatic change to our reimbursement rates almost immediately. I kept thinking, why didn’t we get a remote MDS coordinator sooner?” In late 2022, Mansion Nursing & Rehab was struggling with low reimbursement rates despite a recovered census and higher acuity residents. Mansion CEO Jack Chopoorian realized the root cause was MDS assessment accuracy. He decided to try a remote and outsourced Polaris MDS coordinator and the results were telling: ✅ 100% on time and accurate assessments ✅ Better reimbursement accuracy, including a 15% increase in PDPM rates ✅ More support and training for the broader clinical team Read Mansion’s full story below!

🌷 Spring into Compliance! 🌷 Explore the fresh perspective on F880 Infection Prevention and Control. Get the answers to six commonly asked questions surrounding F880 compliance while taking into consideration the recent CMS mandate regarding EBP. #SpringIntoAction #NurseConsultants

This is no April Fool's Joke - Failure to adequately perform basic personal care tasks like brushing teeth or grooming facial hair could cost your community. Explore our blog reviewing the four systematic areas of compliance—Grooming, Nutrition, Assistance with Bathroom, and Assistance with Transport —to prevent costly F677 citations. #PolarisGroup #ClinicalCompliance

This is no April Fool's joke! 🚨Effective today state surveyors will evaluate EBP usage focusing on CDC-targeted MDROs. Need help navigating EBP implementation? Our Polaris Consultants are here to support you every step of the way. Check out our most recent blog where we provide a suggested implementation process. #InfectionControl #LongTermCare #ClinicalConsulting

Last week McKnight's Long-Term Care News awarded Director of Clinical Consulting Wendy Strain a 2024 Pinnacle Award for her contributions as a key business partner to #ltc communities. And - if that wasn't exciting enough - 2023 Pinnacle Award winner Kristy Brown from Quality Healthcare Resources, Polaris Group's sister company, attended the ceremony to celebrate Wendy, too! Congratulations, Wendy, and thank you for your leadership, passion, and commitment!