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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule on Long-Term Care Facility Requirements allowing Arbitration Agreements (84 Fed. Reg. 34718) last month. The…
Downloadable Version Resident Council Meetings: Complaints in Resident Council not addressed Weight Loss Issues: Reason for weight loss not assessed as related to missing dentures…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not proposed to delay implementation of Phase 3 requirements for culturally competent and trauma-informed care. Are you…
On July 16, 2019 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule, “Medicare & Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities:…
On January 1, 2019, California’s SB 1152 went into effect. This law requires hospitals to modify their current hospital discharge policies by including a written…