Everyone likes to be validated. To be seen and heard isn’t enough. Social media only exacerbates the craving. How many likes can I get for my posts and comments? It’s a never ending quest. Validation Mania! When it comes to the MDS validation has, until now, been relegated to the Medical Review world where the… Continue reading You’re about to be Validated, but not like you think.
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The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 2)
Remember the famous line from Bert in Mary Poppins. “Winds in the east. Mist coming in. Like something is brewing, about to begin.” Somethings brewing for sure and it is coming from Baltimore Md. I’m talking about the abrupt changes CMS is making to the SNF 5-star ratings. In part 1 of this blog series,… Continue reading The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 2)
BRR Insiders Members Only Blog: The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 1)
I love a good summer thunder storm. For me it’s relaxing and clears the air. Outside there is a sense of newness after it passes and everything seems fresher. CMS has created a storm of their own with a pair of recently released QSO memos, QSO-25-20-NH and QSO-25-19-All. With QSO-25-20-NH, CMS has changed the criteria for the 5-star…...
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The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 1)
I love a good summer thunder storm. For me it’s relaxing and clears the air. Outside there is a sense of newness after it passes and everything seems fresher. CMS has created a storm of their own with a pair of recently released QSO memos, QSO-25-20-NH and QSO-25-19-All. With QSO-25-20-NH, CMS has changed the criteria… Continue reading The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 1)
Introducing the Broad River Rehab Discharge Function Score Calculator
Since January 2025, 5-star ratings are being affected by the new Discharge Function Score SNF QRP quality measure. This complex and often confusing measure has providers scratching their heads as to why a resident triggers or doesn’t trigger. That’s why Broad River Rehab has created a resource to take away the confusion and head scratching.…...
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Reflections: SNF Quality Reporting Program Quality Measures
Hey there Insiders! For those of you who missed this yesterday or if you want to claim those sweet CEUs, you’re in the right place. If you’re looking to review yesterday’s Reflections webinar, see below. The course materials can be downloaded here. On with the show…...
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QM Cut points? What’s the big deal?
It’s Christmas time again. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Where did 2022 go? Maybe we’re enjoying the return to some normalcy after two years of COVID realities we forgot the time. In our haste to 2023, we should reflect on the changes to the 5- star rating in the last year. Namely, the cut point… Continue reading QM Cut points? What’s the big deal?
Quality Measure Series Part III featuring Leah Klusch
Part III of this series is now available to stream for Insiders! Like Parts I and II, this webinar features Leach Klusch. To apply for NAB and/or ANCC CEU hours, please fill out this form. Course materials can be downloaded here.
Quality Measure Series Part II featuring Leah Klusch
Part II of this series is now available to stream for Insiders! Like Part I, this webinar features Leach Klusch. To apply for NAB and/or ANCC CEU hours, please fill out this form. You can download the course materials here.
Quality Measure Series Part I featuring Leah Klusch
If you missed this webinar on Quality Measures featuring Leah Klusch, see below! If you attended live, you can apply for NAB and/or ANCC credit by filling out this form. Materials may be downloaded here.