
Blood Glucose Machine Tracing
Recently a focus point for state surveyors is blood glucose machine tracing
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Survey : Narcotic Use Tracing
Surveyors are now focusing on Controlled Medications - looking for accuracy of charting, unnecessary drug, pain management and diversion.
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Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
A summary of the proposed pharmacy changes contained in the federal registrar Volume 80, No. 136
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Amir's Quarterly "FYI" Email
Pharmacy related survey highlights from the community
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Proposed Changes to Nursing Home Rules: Biggest Changes in 24 Years
CMS released a preliminary copy of the proposed Reforms for Medicare/Medicaid LTC Requirements. These significantly amend the requirements for long-term care (LTC) facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Top 10 Deficiencies 2015
Top 10 Deficiencies in 2015 by F Tag Cited for North / South San Diego and Statewide
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Antipsychotics and Dementia Focused Surveys 12 Wasy To Prepare
The national rollout of the Focused Dementia Care Survey has begun. As expected, the implementation of these standalone surveys began in Texas, but additional states are expected to jump on the bandwagon during the current fiscal year (i.e., prior to Oct. 1, 2015), according to survey-and-certification memo 15-31-NH.
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