CMS Unveils Major Changes for Nursing Home Surveys for 2025
Nov 19, 2024 · The guidance will be available to surveyors starting next year on February 24. Alicia Cantinieri, managing director for clinical reimbursement and regulatory compliance with Zimmet, told Skilled Nursing News that CMS is pushing for a greater accuracy in the minimum data set (MDS) assessments.
Inside Tailormade Leadership Programs as Nursing Homes Face …
Nov 22, 2024 · Massachusetts-based EF Senior Care, for one, has graduated 11 AITs in four years, with a focus on both clinical and financial management. EF Senior Care started out as a consulting company and has placed these administrators in their own building or in client buildings, said CEO Michael Nickolaus.
CMS Breaks Down New Acute Respiratory Illnesses Reporting …
Dec 5, 2024 · New reporting requirements related to acute respiratory illnesses for nursing homes will take effect on Jan. 1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Nursing homes must report data related to, but not limited to, the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV ...
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CMS Official Clarifies Nursing Home Policy Changes for 2025 on …
Oct 29, 2024 · He also said that CMS is changing the administrator turnover measure on the 5-star ratings methodology, with the gap of employment counting towards turnover being extended from 60 to 90 days now, after the agency accepted feedback from providers.
Newsweek’s Nursing Home Rankings for 2025: Certain States Pull …
Sep 25, 2024 · Newsweek released its list of top nursing homes for 2025 on Wednesday, ranking facilities within each state according to number of beds. Newsweek recognized 1,050 nursing homes across 25 states with the highest number of facilities, using data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the global research firm Statista.
Understanding Health Care Staffing Shortages in 2025: The Crucial ...
Dec 10, 2024 · As staffing shortages continue to challenge skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), one question arises: what happens when staff members no longer need the facilities? “We’re seeing an increased demand for the CNAs and caregivers, but their wages currently compete with gig work,” says Julie Tate ...
Rethinking Medical Director Services: A Strategic Imperative for SNFs
Dec 18, 2024 · The skilled nursing industry is experiencing unprecedented change. As facilities navigate rising patient acuity and evolving regulatory requirements, forward-thinking operators are finding success by collaborating with value-based care organizations that can provide comprehensive medical director services — and the results are transformative.
‘A Turbulent Time’: Inside Tackling Clinical Risks from Rising Acuity ...
Aug 23, 2024 · The rising acuity at nursing homes alongside increasingly stringent government regulation, is raising operational risk – and litigation – leaving facilities “overwhelmed” in its wake.
Skilled Nursing Outlook 2024: Leaders Bullish on Occupancy But ...
The year 2024 will pose a challenging landscape for skilled nursing professionals, with staffing problems still creating headaches. And yet, optimism is increasing and providers seem eager to drive expansion amid overall positive expectations for occupancy growth.