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Will your COVID-19 documentation protect your facility
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March 9, 2020 QSO-20-14-NH Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes (revised)
March 4, 2020 QSO-20-12-ALL Suspension of Survey Activity
March 4, 2020 QSO 20-14-NH Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Dissease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes
CMS Long Term Care Infection Control Worksheet- Self-Assessment Tool
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E Verify Poster - English/Spanish
Elder Justice Act: What Does it Mean for Long Term Care
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Elements of Risk Management (PowerPoint Presentation)
Eliminating Health Associated Infections
Emergency Planning - Nursing Home Incident Command System - Emergency Admit Tracking Form
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Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
English Employee Rights Poster 8.5 x 11
Entrance Conference Worksheet - CMS
Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes
F-Tag Groupings CMS June 2023
Facility Entrance Conference Form - June 2023
Facility Response Form – Resident, Family Council
Facility Roster Matrix CMS-802 October 2022
Falls - Anatomy of a Fall- Getting Back to Basics Presentation Slides
Falls - Picking Yourself Back Up Slide Presentation
Falls - Stop Tripping and Fall in Line with Effective Treatments Presentation
Falls - Taking Back Control of Litigation Presentation Slides
Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Falls Risk: Algorithm for Fall Risk Assessment & Interventions
Family Council Minutes
Fecal Impaction Information Sheet
Federal Register Excerpt June 20, 2013
Foley Catheter Tracking Log -Sample Form
Glucometer Disinfection Sample Policy
Grievance Intake - Sample Form
Grievance Policy - Sample
Grievance Tracking Log -Sample Form
Handling Funds Following the Death of a Medicaid Eligible Resident
HIPAA Form - Patient Request to Inspect and Copy PHI - Provided by Kelli Fleming at Burr & Forman
Hurricane Prepartion Planning from Gallagher
In-Room Activities Documentation Form
Incident Accident Analysis Log
Incident Investigation Checklist
Incident Investigation Report Sample Form
Incident Reporting and Investigation Process (PowerPoint Presentation)
Incident Summary Report – Quality Assurance
Infection Control - Antibiotic Stewardship for Long Term Care Facilities
Infection Control -Facility Requirements to Prevent Legionella Infections
Long Term Care Admission and Evaluation - Alabama Medicaid - LTC9 Form 161
MDS RAI Manual 3.0 Version 1.17 eff. Oct. 2019
Medical Records Information- Authorizatio of Release of Medical Information
Medicare/PDPM Tracking Tool
Medication Reconciliation - Match Back Tool
Missing Discharge Assessment Audit Tool
Neurological Flow Sheet Sample Form
NIOSH - How to Protect Yourself From Needlestick Injuries
NIOSH - Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings
NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings 2012
NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings 2012 (1)
Non-Witness Sample FOrm
Norovirus Case Report Worksheet – CDC
Norovirus Communication Framework – CDC
Norovirus Facility Fact Sheet – CDC
Norovirus Gastroenteritis Management – CDC
Norovirus Poster – CDC
Norovirus Prevention and Control Guidelines – CDC
Notification of Changes Sample Policy
Nursing Facility Regulations – Alabama Effective July 30, 2016
Nursing Home Incident Command System (NHICS) Guidebook
OIG Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness and Response During Disasters April 2012
OIG Report February 2013
OSHA - A Back Injury Prevention Guide for Health Care Providers
OSHA - Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders
OSHA - Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers
OSHA Emphasis on Fall Protection
OSHA Responding to an OSHA Inspection III
OSHA Responding to an OSHA Inspection IV
OSHA Responding to an OSHA InspectionII
OSHA – Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Workplace Violence Incidents
Outbreak! Could this Happen in your Facility?
Overcoming Reimbursement Challenges
Oxygen Concentrator
PASRR Process Level-I Audit Log Form for Medicaid Certified Nursing Homes
Personnel File Audit Form
Personnel File Initial Checklist
Personnel Medical File Audit Form
Pet Therapy Sample Policy
Physical Restraint Resource Tool - Instruction and Tracking Form
Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner Agreement Sample
Physician Credentialing Application Revised 08.20.2014
Physician Credentialing Policy Revised 08.20.2014
Physician Responsibility Guidelines – Letter of Agreement
Preventing Avoidable Hospitalizations - A Clinical Approach
Private Sitter Orientation
Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide for Nursing Homes
Psychopharmacologic Interdisciplinary Medication Review
Psychosocial Severity Outcome Guide
Psychotropic Medication Policy Sample
QAPI - PIP Worksheet to Create a PIP Charter - CMS
QAPI Five Elements CMS
QAPI Guidance for Performing RCA with PIPs CMS
QAPI PIP Inventory Tracking CMS
QAPI PIP Launch Check List - CMS
QAPI PIP Sustainability Decision Guide CMS
QAPI: Developing an Effective Quality Assurance Program
QSO-22-19-NH Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guide
Quality Assurance Committee Meeting Agenda
Quality Assurance Minutes
Quality Assurance Policy
Quality Assurance Sign In Sheet
Quality Assurance – Admission Discharge Report
Quality Assurance – Complaint Grievance Review
Quality Assurance – Employee Injury Report
Quality Assurance – Employee Turnover Report
Quality Assurance – Fall Audit Criteria
Quality Assurance – How to Complete the Task
Quality Assurance – Incident Accident Subcommittee Report
Quality Assurance – Infection Control Subcommittee Report
Quality Assurance – Skin Tear Audit Criteria
Quality Assurance – Skin, Wound Audit Criteria
Quality Assurance – Weight Loss Subcommittee Report
Records Retention Schedule
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)Standards for Audits
Release of Medical Records Revised September 2013
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime in a LTC Facility – Section 1150B Appendix One Definitions of the Social Security Act
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime – Sample Facility Policy
Request for an Accounting of Disclosures
Resident Trust Fund
Resident-Family Orientation Checklist
Restorative Nursing Programs
Risk Management Plan Policy
Risk Management Program Plan- Exhibit A
Risk Management Program Self Evaluation Form
Risk Management Program Self Evaluation- Exhibit A
Sitter Agreement
Skin Tears - Risk Identification and Prevention
SLUMS Examination
Storage of Medication
Survey - Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Nursing Home Inspections
The Case for Compliance
Third Party Contracts - How to Protect Your Facility
Tracheostomy: Audit Tool for Residents with a Tracheostomy Physician’s Orders
Tracheostomy: Audit Tool for Residents with a with a Tracheostomy – Bedside Equipment
Transitioning to ICD-10
Vehicle - Employee Safety Responsibilities
Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy
Vehicle Report Request Form
VIS - Hepatitis A
VIS - Hepatitis B
Visitor – Premises Incident Report
Volunteer Program Agreement
Volunteer Program Application
Volunteer Program Policy
Volunteer Program – Orientation Checklist
Volunteer Program – Sign in Sheet
Volunteer Program – Termination
QSO 17-30 Water Treatment: Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facility Water Systems to Prevent Cases and Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (LD)
Weapons and Firearms in the Workplace Sample Policy
Weight Loss Resource Tracking Tool
Witness Statement Sample Form
Workplace Violence Sample Policy
Workplace Violence: Dealing With A Hostile Employee: Avoiding Workplace Violence
Assisted Living
Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled
ALF Deficiency Log
Assisted Living Compliance Rounds (Alabama)
Assisted Living Regulations – Alabama ALF
Assisted Living Regulations – Alabama SCALF
Care Associate Assignment Sheet
Care Plan - Anxiety
Care Plan - Blank
Care Plan - Depression
Care Plan - Diabetic
Care Plan - Hypertension
Care Plan - Pain
Care Plan - Significant Weight Loss
Common Medical Abbreviations
Controlled Substance Sheet Count
CPR Roster – ALF
Dealing With A Hostile Employee: Avoiding Workplace Violence
Driver Authorization and Agreement Form
Elements of Risk Management (PowerPoint Presentation)
EMS – Alabama DNAR Form (1)
English Employee Rights Poster 8.5 x 11
Facility/Physician Communication Form
Home Health Provider Acknowledgement
Hurricane Prepartion Planning
ALF/SCALF Initial Incident Report Sample FOrm
Incident Report State Form - 2012
Key Points for Managing People Revised Oct2014
Life Safety Checklist
Managing the Survey in Assisted Living (Power Point Presentation)
Managing the Survey in Assisted Living Revised Oct2014
Medical Exam and Plan of Care – ALF
Monthly Assessment Form – Assisted Living
Non-Witness Sample Form
Norovirus Case Report Worksheet – CDC
Norovirus Communication Framework – CDC
Norovirus Facility Fact Sheet – CDC
Norovirus Gastroenteritis Management – CDC
Norovirus Poster – CDC
Norovirus Prevention and Control Guidelines – CDC
OSHA - A Back Injury Prevention Guide for Health Care Providers
OSHA - Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers
Personnel File Audit Form
Personnel File Initial Checklist
Personnel Medical File Audit Form
SCALF Deficiency Log
Third Party Provider Sign-In Sheet
Third Party Provider Visit Narrative
Vehicle - Employee Safety Responsibilities
Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy
Witness Sample Form
Initial Incident Report Sample Form - ALF-SCALF
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2011
April
OIG - Nursing Facilities' Employment of Individuals With Criminal Convictions
May
OIG- Medicare Atypical Antipsychotic Drug Claims for Elderly Nursing Home Residents
June
OIG- Billing Practices in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime in a Long-Term: Section 1150B of the Social Security Act
July
CMS Memorandum
August
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced it will cut Medicare payments...
New Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Documents
Same Sex Partners and Medicaid Liens, Transfers of Assets, and Estate Recovery – June
Government Report: Report Examines High Cost of Medicare Hospice in Nursing Homes
Potential Risk Factors Regarding Mechanical Lifts & Slings
Arbitration News
Overhaul of Nursing Home Compare website is complete
Wilson v. State Farm: One Small Victory for Primary Payers in the MSP Arena
Government Report: Report Examines High Cost of Medicare Hospice in Nursing Homes (1)
Rehab facilities see reimbursement increase tied to quality measures
Provider shares take a hit on news of CMS reimbursement
October
Nursing Home Hospitalization Influenced by Payer Status -from thirdage.com
2012
January
February
Outbreak of Contagious Disease or Condition Among Assisted Living Residents
Infection Control and the Norovirus
HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date
Norovirus Update
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is Considering Extending its Timeline for ICD-10 Code Conversion Compliance
CMS Allows Physician Assistants to Perform SNF Level of Care Certification and Recertifications
CMS Updates Information Related To Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime
March
How to Protect Your Facility by Having Third Party Contracts in Place
April
Gaps Continue to Exist in Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness and Response During Disasters
Pain vs. Behaviors
Employee Rights Notice Posting
National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease
NCCAP National Examination
Disparities/Minority Health: Lower flu vaccination rates for black nursing home residents a cause for concern
End of Life Care During the Last Days and Hours
Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study
May
OSHA - Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Workplace Violence Incidents
Identifying Medications that Older Adults Should Avoid or Use with Caution
Free Online Training for MDS 3.0 Section M: Skin Condition
June
DEMENTIA – A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
Revised Guidance for Tag F492
Disaster Planning Information
CMS Use of Insulin Pens
July
The Sorrow of Suicide – National Institute of Health
QAPI CMS Survey and Certification Letter – June 2012
Nursing Facility Assessments and Care Plans for Residents Receiving Atypical Antipsychotics Drugs
August
Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers
September
Important Reminder About Medicare Secondary Payer Laws
2012 CMS Nursing Home Action Plan
Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
Risk Management Certification Program - Register NOW!
Hand Hygiene
Transitioning to the ICD-10 - Hospitals
Antipsychotic Alert
2013
February
OIG Report February 2013
April
Alabama Supreme Court rules in arbitration case
Mandatory Corporate Compliance is Here
Potential Liability and Regulatory Impact
Out of the Penalty Box
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250)
March
Revised Advanced Directives - F Tag 155
F322-Gastric Tubes Revised
Medicare's "Observation Status" Forces Seniors to Pay Thousands Extra For Rehab That Are Not Reimbursed
The Importance of Marmet v Brown to Nursing Home Malpractice and Wrongful Death cases
OSHA to Continue Aggressive Enforcement in 2013
Court Lowers “Burden” of Proof for OSHA Citations
Medical Record Documentation
Liberty Mutual Study - Cost of Late Accident Reporting
Notice of Facility Closure
US Department of Justice - Misbranding of Megace
May
Physician Delegation
Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation
Is It Time to Renew Your Medical Director Agreement
Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Requirement
June
Advanced Copy: Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
Release of Mandatory Surveyor Training Program on Care of Persons with Dementia and Unnecessary Antipsychotic Medication Use - Release of Third Video
American Health Care Association Quality Improvement Toolkits and Webinars
OIG - Comparing Lab Test Payment Rates: Medicare Could Achieve Substantial Savings
Tips to Control the Risk with Communication
July
Release of Medical Records on Deceased Residents
August
Partnering with you on Loss Control
New Alabama Law Permits Employees to Have Guns in Vehicles on Employer Property
OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard - Globally Harmonized System Webcast
CMS Finalizes Contract Requirements between Long Term Care Facility and Hospice Service
CMS Manual System Transmittal 86
Complying with Medicare Signature Requirements
September
Complimentary Seminar! Healthcare Forum
October
Accident Investigation - October
Risk Management Safety Insight - Rogue Supervisor
December
Fire Safety
Handling Funds Following the Death of a Medicaid Resident
MLN Matters Number - MM8458
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in Nursing Homes
KeyCares
2014
January
Active Shooter
This Arbitration Signature(s) Decision Tree
February
Using eHealth Data Solutions CareWatch to Enhance Your QAPI Activities (Free Webinar)
ICD-10 in 2014
CMS Revised Emergency Prepardness Checklist
Audit Holidy
ADVERSE EVENTS IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES:NATIONAL INCIDENCE AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
March
Congress to Vote on ICD-10 Delay
Senate Passes Bill that Delays ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation
April
May
Office of Inspector General - Outlook 2014
Federal Register - Long term care-hospice contracts
June
Third Party Contracts
Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc.
Cyber and Privacy Liability Insurance
July
Adverse Events In Skilled Nursing Facilities
QAPI Quick Start Kit
August
CNA Webcast: Admissions and Transfers – Challenges Facing Aging Services Facilities
Billing Errors & Omissions Liability Program
Handling Funds Following the Death of a Medicaid Eligible Resident
September
Understanding Sepsis: Recognizing the Risk
October
What should we know about Ebola?
November
Your Medical Record is worth 10 times more to hackers than your credit card (1)
December
Running Annual Background Checks on Employees
Medical Records Release Policy Procedures for Senior Living Facilities
Recognizing the Role of Delirium in Preventing Rehospitalization
Disaster Management Services Insurance Coverage
Violent Malicious Acts Insurance Coverage
Gaps Continue to Exist in Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness and Response During Disasters
Emerging Environmental Risks in the Healthcare Industry
2015
January
Mandatory OSHA 300 Log Reporting and Record Keeping for 2015 and OSHA in 2015 and Beyond
Documenting After an Incident
Winter Weather Preparedness Checklist
Arthur J Gallagher’s Risk Management Strategies Webcasts
Responding to an OSHA Inspection – Document Production
Responding to an OSHA Inspection – Employee Interviews and Employee Interview Rights
March
A Minute For Safety
Whistleblower Claims Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Legionella Prevention Plan Introduction
April
OSHA Updates Guidance for Protecting Healthcare and Social Service Workers from Workplace Violence
CMS Data Submission Payroll Based Journal
July
Chubb (Federal Insurance Company) Policyholder Loss Control Services
ICD-10 Quick Start Guide
ICD-10 Compliance Date October 1, 2015
August
Article From McKnight’s on the Increasing Importance of Statistical Analysis in Defending Against Fraud and Abuse Allegations and Billing Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance Coverage
September
Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism
Article from McKnight’s on new proposed rules from CMS that will establish specific requirements when a long term care facility uses bed rails on a resident’s bed.
Article from McKnight’s on different ways to provide good customer service at your long term care facility.
Article from McKnight’s on resident’s chronic pain in long term care facilities and the use of opioids as part of the pain management treatment.
Investigation and Reporting of Visitor Injuries Checklist
November
Billing Errors & Omissions Coverage for Healthcare Providers
What You Should Know for the 2015-2016 Influenza Season
December
Active Shooter/Workplace Violence
Winter Weather Preparedness
Are Pregnant Employees Entitled to Light Duty?
Electronic Submission of Staffing Data through the Payroll-Based Journal (BPJ) will soon be mandatory:
2016
January
Payroll Based Journal
CMS Scheduled Extended Maintenance – March 16, 2016 – March 21, 2016
February
Zika Virus
March
MDS 3.0 Staffing Focus Survey
June
Phase 2 HIPPA Audits
New Overtime Regulations
October
Workplace Violence
November
Dementia Focus
2017
January
Infection Prevention
2017 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminars
May
Cyber Insurance - Protecting Your Business & Financial Viability
Cyber Incident Preparedness for Healthcare
June
Certified Quality Risk Management Specialist Training
Certified Quality Risk Management Specialist Training – October 10-13, 2017
2017 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminars
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
Active Shooter Options
OSHA Delays Electronic Filing Date for Injury and Illness Records Until December 1, 2017
September
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December
Survey and Certification Group at CMS issues Two Memos November 2017
2018
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FDA reinforces safety information about serious low blood sugar levels and mental health side effects with fluoroquinolone antibiotics; requires label changes
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February
Facility Requirements to Prevent Legionella Infections
March
ALF and SCALF Residents: Appropriate vs. Inappropriate?
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ANHA LTC Preparedness Toolkit
June
Health System Boards and Cultures that Support Effective Enterprise Risk Management
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Dealing with Stress in Senior Living
2021
September
Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Attacks
2022
Meeting Staffing Challenges in Difficult Times
March
Healthcare Safe Patient Handling
2023
August
Certified Risk Manager Training
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
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