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Survey Readiness Starts with Respecting Resident Rights 

American Medical Compliance

In assisted living and long-term care settings, survey readiness is a major concern for administrators and staff. A poor audit can lead to penalties, loss of reputation, or even closure. Train Early and Often Make resident rights a core part of your onboarding process to build a foundation for survey readiness.

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Foot care nursing

American Nurse

Legal and professional considerations CFCNs who want to start their own clinic or business should evaluate which setting and reimbursement platform to pursue. Although nurses should check their state nurse practice act prior to developing their business structure, foot care remains one of the few areas that allows RN self-employment.

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Hospital Threatens to Deport Comatose Mother for Undocumented Status

Scrubs

At this point, we explained that as your wife was not a valid citizen, rehabilitation facilities will not accept her for long-term care needs. Applications are usually processed within five business days. Last month, the hospital started working with a private medical escort company called MedEscort to arrange the trip.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ANA will advocate for a robust final rule, which could go a long way toward improving work environments in long-term care.

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What the Proposed CMS Staffing Mandate May Mean for Your Facility

IntelyCare

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. Almost two weeks ago, it announced a proposed rule that would establish national minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities.

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CMS Proposes to Expand 36-Month Rule to Hospice Agencies

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. The 36-Month Rule, found at 42 C.F.R.

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Elevating the voice of nurses through advocacy

American Nurse

Long-term care minimum staffing rule In 2023, ANA maintained pressure on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency the Centers for Medi-care and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the nurse staffing crisis. These issues have caused widespread and historic nurse strikes.