The MDS Expert Blog
Read the most recent blogs from our experts at MDS Solutions.
How Much Staff Do I Need for MDS?
We all know that a lot of time, energy and effort go into completing an MDS. But how many hours should you really be spending? Factors to Consider in Calculating MDS Staffing Time What is your average LTC census per year? What is your average Rehab Census per year? What is your average LOS…
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It’s QAPI Time!
QAPI will soon be in the spotlight. All skilled nursing facilities, by November 28 of this year, must have their QAPI plan ready to provide to the Annual Survey. For those who don’t have their plan in place, here is a quick QAPI primer. What Is QAPI? QAPI stands for Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement. …
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QAPI Resources
We’ve compiled a list of helpful QAPI resources from CMS as well as other organizations and experts. CMS Regulations & News Nursing Home Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) QAPI News Brief – Volume 1 QAPI News Brief – Volume 2 SNF Quality Reporting Program (IMPACT Act of 2014) Nursing Home Quality Initiative Patient Protection…
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