In a recent webinar series, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes to the definition of “up to date” for COVID-19 vaccine reporting in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). This change goes into effect Sept. 30, 2024, and now requires the individual to receive a single …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a revised Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN), form CMS-10055, and the form instructions. The revised form is mandatory for use beginning Oct. 31, 2024. CMS clarified in the revised instructions: The SNF ABN provides information to the …
The Quality Improvement Organizations has released a free Facility Assessment Tool. This assessment was updated this month to be compliant with new regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The template is organized into three parts: Resident profile, services and care offered, and facility resources needed. This …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit for Nursing Homes provides a comprehensive approach that includes infection prevention, testing, vaccination, and treatment. This toolkit includes guidance and recommendations and resources that nursing leadership can use to fight respiratory infections. This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Hyperlink Update Supplement file to address external webpage changes. This file also addresses replacement links and replacement pages for the affected RAI User’s Manual v1.19.1 pages. This update includes a replacement link to the Centers for Disease Control and …
The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.19.1 is now available in the Downloads section on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual webpage. The MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual v1.19.1 will be effective beginning Oct. 1, 2024. This version of the MDS 3.0 RAI …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination recommendation for older adults, recommending a single dose of RSV vaccine to: Additionally, the CDC also recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) document, Electronic Staffing Data Submission Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Frequently Asked Questions which details how MDS assessments are used in calculating census. Question #18: How is census calculated using MDS data? A: The method that …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the updated FY 2025 ICD-10-CM files. These updates go into effect Oct. 1, 2024. Mark your calendars for the upcoming AAPACN ICD-10-CM Updates Webinar September 12 for in-depth review of the changes. This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual …
Temperatures are soaring around the country, and everyone is trying to beat the heat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a webpage that provides information, tips and resources to help keep residents safe in the extreme heat this summer. This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual …
