Article contributed by AAPACN Business Partner MED-PASS By Bradley Slye, MPH, and Stacy Yale, RN, BSN Did you know that more than half of nursing home residents report feeling lonely? Loneliness can be completely invisible, regardless of the number of activities hosted by your facility, the flash of a polite …
Article contributed by AAPACN Business Partner DreamPro Intelligence By Abby Hasani, MSN, RN, QCP, DNS-CT, RAC-CTA, LNCC As the landscape of post-acute care continues to evolve, performance metrics have become an essential component in assessing and improving the quality of care delivered in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). One of the …
Danielle Pierotti, PhD, RN The high-profile murders of Joyce Grayson, LPN, in Connecticut, and Douglass Brandt, RN, in Washington shook us all. However, once the shock wore off, we were tempted to excuse it, believing these extreme incidences are so rare that they do not pose a risk. There are …
In a complex care environment where workforce development and regulatory demands are constantly evolving, National Health Care Associates is setting a new standard. With a sharp focus on equipping staff at every level with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead, they’ve turned AAPACN Organizational Membership into more than a …
This year marks the eighth annual Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Since the first TD Awareness Week took place in 2018, all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have recognized this important week, and TDAW continues to grow. Neurocrine Biosciences is committed to bringing awareness to TD every day, but especially during …
Written by Amy Jo, PT, COQS, PCC, chief clinical and strategy officer, Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Over 3 million Medicare recipients receive home healthcare services annually. Individuals recovering from illnesses, surgeries, or managing chronic conditions depend on home healthcare for support in the comfort of their homes. For …
By Greg Seiple Navigating the complexities of healthcare, especially in post-acute care, can often feel daunting. For professionals involved in skilled nursing facilities, understanding the metrics that influence patient care is crucial. One of these key metrics is the Discharge Function Score (DFS), a valuable tool that helps gauge a …
Written by Kristine Martinez BSN, RN, RAC-CTA, QCP Completing a Minimum Data Set (MDS) correctly is no small task. With approximately 510 answers or choices on a comprehensive MDS (not including CAA investigation), and approximately530 answers or choices on a 5-day MDS, the potential for missed or miscoded information on any …
By Greg Seiple Discharge planning is an essential component of patient care in skilled nursing facilities. But how do healthcare professionals determine when a resident is ready to leave and manage daily activities independently? Enter the Discharge Function Score—a critical tool in evaluating a resident’s ability to function outside of …
Written by: Jessica Stucin, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-CT, Assistant Director of Education, MDS Consultants On Jan. 18, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced they will be conducting offsite audits in nursing homes for assessment accuracy and coding of residents with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Along with …
