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CMS reports dramatic reduction in avoidable hospitalizations among LTC residents

By Amanda Hurlburt Jan 18, 2017 News

Updated: May 10, 2019

In the past, hospitalizations for potentially preventable conditions were found to be disproportionately high among those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Yesterday, on January 17, 2017, CMS reported that the overall rate of hospitalizations among these beneficiaries has seen a decline of 13 percent in recent years. In long-term care facilities, the agency has […]

Intake and output monitoring

By Amanda Hurlburt Feb 9, 2010 Featured

Updated: May 23, 2019

You should monitor residents who have fluid imbalances or are at high risk of dehydration by calculating intake and output (I&O) each shift.

New Concepts in Healthcare: Attracting & Retaining Your Staff

As COVID impacts for providers have transitioned from “major” to “minor” (rare, episodic, inconvenient), operations are trending toward pre-pandemic levels. Survey activity for example, is back on a normative course, not entirely infection control focused. Referral volumes are moving up and patients are returning to hospitals for care (medical and surgical). Post-acute transfers are starting […]

IntelyCare Scheduling

Tired of going back and forth via phone and email, then creating a new schedule in a spreadsheet, or worse, on paper? Organize and connect with your fulltime staff with IntelyCare Scheduling, a free scheduling platform that allows your staff to view their schedules, pick up shifts, and arrange for swaps with other staff members…all […]

Analysis of the Most Common Fraud and Abuse Claims in the Home-Based Care Industry

In this comprehensive joint webinar with Decision Health, Polsinelli Shareholders Jennifer Evans and Angelo Spinola will cover the most common fraud and abuse claims in the home-based care industry. With the significant rise in medical services provided in the home of the patient/client, there has been a surge of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement actions […]

Ensuring Success Post-Pandemic: Keep Your Occupancy Up

COVID-19 has negatively impacted the census and marketing activities for nearly all skilled nursing facility providers and senior healthcare organizations. At the end of 2020, sector occupancy was at an all-time low. The pandemic saw alternative service delivery emerge, which has eroded occupancy fortunes. This session will delve into the changing psychology of the long-term […]