Finding Meaning in Your Chosen Profession Reduces Burnout and Improves Job Satisfaction
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people worldwide have found themselves staying home from work in an effort to slow the spread…
Author: Matthew Tang
Final Judgment Issued on the Epple Bill
Skilled nursing facilities must take the following steps to comply. Nursing homes now must provide verbal and written notice to residents, including new admissions, when…
Trauma-Informed Care Requirement is Here!
While we don’t know exactly how the surveyors will assess compliance with the Trauma-Informed Care requirements, being prepared demonstrates an intent to comply and may…
Surveyor Guidance on Phase 3 Requirements of Participation to be Released Next Year
Phase 3 Regulations went live on 11/28/2019. However, it will be several months before CMS releases any guidance on the new requirements. In a memo…
PDPM is here! Do You Know how it Impacts on Social Services?
PDPM assures that the Resident Care Plan is patient-centered with a focus on early intervention, patient involvement and an eye toward discharge. It shifts the focus of MediCare reimbursement…
The Purpose of Screening and Assessing for Trauma in Nursing Home Residents
The Mega Rule 3 requirement for trauma-informed care goes into effect November 28, 2019. This regulation reflects the importance of compassion and empathy when we…
Are You Prepared for Your Next Survey? These Are Not Your Usual Surveys!
Our Consultants in California have provided the following information regarding recent facility surveys Surveyors: 6 surveyors, including one trainee and one Pharmacist, x4 days. Surveyors…
Older People and Trauma Informed Care
Over the course of lives, many older people have experienced one or more potentially traumatic events. The impact of trauma can continue to affect people…
Are You Prepared to Provide Culturally Competent Psychosocial Care?
Do you know what is cultural competency is? The Mega Rule 3 requirement for Trauma-informed care requires that trauma survivors receive culturally competent trauma-informed care.…
Court of Appeals Upholds Epple Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District has upheld the constitutionality of the so-called “Epple Bill” which allows skilled nursing facilities…