Technology and IT
From cybersecurity to databases, understand long-term care IT and technology challenges and solutions with articles, tips, and tools for navigating technology changes and maximizing innovations in IT in the post-acute care field.
- HHS EMR Cybersecurity Alert and New Resources re: Rising Threat of Cyberattacks in Health and Public Health SectorAlert: Electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are often used interchangeably. An EMR allows the electronic entry, storage, and maintenance of digital medical data. EHRs contain patients’ records from doctors and include …
- CDC NHSN Long-term Care Facility Component (LTCF): Updated ResourcesLTCF Overview New! 2023 Overview of HAI Reporting in LTCFs YouTube Link [Video – 41 min] Slideset [PDF – 3 MB] LTCF Annual Survey New! 2023 LTCF Component Annual Facility Survey Review [PDF – 2 MB] From https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/training/ltc/index.html LTCF …
- iQIES Resources SiteiQIES is the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System, which is the system that the MDS submissions system is being transferred to. The QIES Technical Support Office maintains a website with iQIES reference materials, including …
- Action Required: Register ASAP for an iQIES Account for Early 2023 MDS SubmissionsAs previously announced, CMS is preparing to release the Internet-facing, cloud-based system, referred to as the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) for Minimum Data Set (MDS) submission, in early 2023. Although the MDS …
- Decision Support Software: How to Get the Benefits and Limit the RisksAccuracy, efficiency, consistency—these are all work process gains that nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) can reap from decision support software, such as MDS “scrubbers” and automated care plan interventions, and they can help lead to improved …
- MDS Validation Utility Tool (VUT) v3.6.1 – Effective 10/1/2022An updated MDS Validation Utility Tool (VUT) v3.6.1 is now available. This release supports the valid FY2023 ICD codes for I0020B as well as the remapping of GG Discharge items when a dash is used …
- CASPER Reporting User’s Guide for MDS Providers UPDATED (5/22)The CASPER Reporting User’s Guide for MDS Providers provides information and instructions pertaining to the CASPER Reporting application. This system enables users to connect electronically to the National Reporting Database. This guide is intended for …
- CISA: Implement Cybersecurity Measures Now to Protect Against Potential Critical Threats (1/22)This CISA Insights is intended to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States are aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of …
- New Technology in Identifying Wound Infections Helping to Deprescribe Antibiotics with Martha KelsoIn this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN and Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, CEO of Wound Care Plus, a mobile wound care …
- Is Telehealth Viable for Mental Health Needs Post-Pandemic?Mental and behavioral healthcare is one of many resident care needs that transitioned to telehealth (i.e., telephone or video visits) in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, …
- Emergency Preparedness: Healthcare Cybersecurity Readiness and Response (2/21)As part of our nation’s critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities large and small must be proactive and move quickly to protect themselves from cyberattacks that could directly impact the health and safety of patients and the …
- Check Your Data: Updated Data Process Will Impact CASPER/SNF QRP Provider Demographic Data (2/21)CMS will be transitioning to a new data source for a provider’s demographic data for all five Post-Acute Care (PAC) provider types (Skilled Nursing Facilities / Nursing Facilities (SNF/NFs), Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation …
- AHRQ Study: Transforming Medication Regimen Review With Telemedicine to Prevent Adverse Events (12/20)Transforming the medication regimen review process using telemedicine to prevent adverse events AHRQ News Now: Kane‐Gill SL, Wong A, Culley CM, et al. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;Epub Nov 25. Medication reconciliation and medication regimen reviews can reduce adverse drug …
- Cybersecurity Alert: Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector (10/20)The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have developed a cybersecurity alert related to an increased and imminent cybercrime …
- CMS S&C Memo: Cybersecurity Recommendations (1/17)Recommendations to Providers Regarding Cyber Security Memo # 17-17-ALL Posting Date 2017-01-13 Fiscal Year 2017 Summary Recommendations for Providers and Suppliers for Cyber Security: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reminding providers …