SurveyBlood Glucose Machine Tracing
Recently a focus point for state surveyors is blood glucose machine tracing
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Surveyors are now focusing on Controlled Medications - looking for accuracy of charting, unnecessary drug, pain management and diversion.
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A summary of the proposed pharmacy changes contained in the federal registrar Volume 80, No. 136
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Pharmacy related survey highlights from the community
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LTC Industry NewsProposed 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 in 2015 by F Tag Cited for North / South San Diego and Statewide
Read Full ArticleSurveyAntipsychotics 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.
Read Full ArticleLTC Industry News25% Reduction in Unnecessary Antipsychotic Medication in Nursing Homes is Goal for 2015
The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care announced that it met its initial goal of reducing the national prevalence of antipsychotic use in long-term care residents by 15.1%.
Read Full ArticleSurveyCMS August 1st 2014 - Skilled Nursing Facilities: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services / California Department of Public Health Joint Letter Related to Antipsychotic Drug Use
CMS and CDPH are committed to ending inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs in SNFs
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