Health Care Performance

APRIL 5, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance webinar: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima SNF Compliance Update April 19, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 NAB CEUs It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010.

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Med-Net Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System which integrates data nursing homes report on their weekend staffing rates for nurses and information on annual turnover among nurses and administrators. Ratings are updated quarterly.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

On January 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a memorandum stating that nursing home staff turnover and weekend staffing will be posted on the Medicare.gov Care Compare public website. The QSO memorandum can be accessed at: QSO-22-08-NH (cms.gov).

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. Compliance and ethics. Areas with Significant Updates. Phase 3 Elements.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A jury found a North Dakota certified nursing aide (CNA) guilty of Aggravated Assault causing permanent impairment and Reckless Endangerment. The evidence at the trial showed that the CNA performed an improper, one-person lift of a nursing home resident which resulted in severe and painful injuries to the resident.

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 28, 2022

A 62-year-old resident (Resident 1) at a Washington DC nursing home was charged with bludgeoning to death his 80-year-old roommate (Resident 2) with a metal bed rail, according to police and court documents. Police said the attack occurred February 21, 2022, in a fourth-floor room at the facility.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

In a March 11, 2022, release by the Northern District of Georgia’s Office of the Department of Justice, it was reported that an investigation determined a Georgia nursing home knowingly submitted claims for unreasonable, unnecessary, and unskilled services for Medicare patients. Attorney Kurt R.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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Health Care Performance

JUNE 29, 2022

The new guidance for Phase 3 requirements includes the long-awaited F-Tag F895: Compliance and Ethics Programs. In addition to the surveyor guidance, CMS has posted training on the new compliance guidance for surveyors, and the updated. CMS will begin reviewing nursing home Compliance and Ethics programs via survey on.

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Health Care Performance

APRIL 5, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. But America’s favorite soccer coach also brings us some priceless compliance lessons. May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. You know why?

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Health Care Performance

MARCH 29, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. But America’s favorite soccer coach also brings us some priceless compliance lessons. May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. You know why?

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Health Care Performance

MARCH 16, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. But America’s favorite soccer coach also brings us some priceless compliance lessons. May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. You know why?

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Med-Net Compliance

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) reported that an Iowa nursing home would be fined $20,000 after a resident was inappropriately discharged and left outside for 11 hours overnight. During medication pass the nurse noted the resident was not in the facility anymore.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023. Your compliance program is only as strong as the culture behind it - and the knowledge and buy-in of. SNF Compliance Update. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023. Your compliance program is only as strong as the culture behind it - and the knowledge and buy-in of. SNF Compliance Update. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

An Iowa nursing home was cited for placing its residents in immediate jeopardy after a resident became wedged between a bed and a grab bar and suffocated. On March 19, 2022, a CNA went to the nurse’s station to report that the resident was on the floor.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 27, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. February 9, 2022: How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. But America’s favorite soccer coach also brings us some priceless compliance lessons. CST - 12:00 p.m.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A Louisiana woman was arrested on January 31, 2022, for allegedly stealing from a resident where she was employed. Officials first received a complaint of “financial exploitation” on January 3, 2022. The post Louisiana Woman Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident appeared first on.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

For this alert, “nursing homes” refers to skilled nursing facilities (often known as “SNFs”). In 2020, CMS revised the nursing home infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80 In the CY 2022 Rule, CMS set December 31, 2024, as a termination date for most COVID SNF notification requirements.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amidst a nationwide nursing and skilled nursing facility staffing crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that additional information regarding nursing home staff numbers will be added to the January 2022 CMS Care Compare website. Weekend Staff.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

billion in False Claims Act (“FCA”) related settlements and judgments in the federal fiscal year 2022. Whistleblowers continue to be one of the federal government’s greatest assets in FCA cases, as whistleblowers filed 652 qui tam suits in 2022 with recovery totaling $1.9 The Medicaid program was a target in 2022.

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

On October 21, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced changes to its Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, including new steps to address nursing home facilities that fail to graduate from the SFF program in a timely manner, or “yo-yo” back into non-compliance after graduating from the SFF program.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

On January 19, 2022, the Massachusetts Medicaid Fraud Division announced that in calendar year 2021, more than $55 million was recovered from individuals and entities who defrauded the state. The Medicaid Fraud Division also prioritizes the physical and financial security of residents who reside in Massachusetts nursing homes.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 3, 2023

" The company says the HIPAA-compliant system can help patients avoid the skyrocketing costs of assisted living and in-home care and help address caregiver shortages, and claims the virtual caregiver offers better oversight and care coordination. Deliver dosing compliance verification to caregivers and providers. ON THE RECORD.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. February 9, 2022: How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. But America’s favorite soccer coach also brings us some priceless compliance lessons. CST - 12:00 p.m.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. This includes recommending compliance programs or trainings for staff. Get Certified.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. Police ID suspect in attack on doctor, nurses at Southern California hospital. California nurses plan for potential 2nd strike of 2022.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

In 2022, severe injuries from inpatient falls accounted for a significant portion of all sentinel events reported, highlighting the importance of these reports in ensuring patient safety. Regulatory compliance: Simplify the submission of incident data to regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and reducing administrative burdens.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 2, 2022

Healthcare compliance history has shown that when the government disperses significant funds, audits and enforcement associated with the disbursement of those funds will shortly follow. In April 2022, officials at the U.S. Considerations for healthcare compliance officers. This month’s article looks at COVID enforcements.?? ?.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. This includes recommending compliance programs or trainings for staff. Get Certified.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On October 21, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program , effective immediately. According to CMS, while the SFF program has helped facilities improve their compliance and quality, there are some facilities that have not seen the same results.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its latest 2023 Spring Semiannual Report to Congress, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities from October 2022 to March 2023. Residents First: Nursing homes should ensure they are promoting high-quality care for their residents.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 18, 2022

The program is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and will establish a Center of Excellence for Building Capacity in Nursing Facilities to Care for Residents with Behavioral Health Conditions (Center for Excellence).

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. v] Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Test to Treat (March 29, 2022) (hhs.gov). [vi] vi] [link].

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In October 2022, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made some significant changes to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program that raise the bar for completion of the program and that increases enforcement actions for nursing homes that fail to demonstrate improvement. See 42 U.S.C. §§ 1819(f)(8), 1919(f)(1).

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Lawsuit seeks to unmask nursing home owners who ‘defrauded’ creditors. Nurses at Maine Medical Center reach tentative deal for first union contract. Maine Medical Center nurses reach first ‘tentative’ contract agreement.

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