How SNFs Can Address CMS’s New Enhanced Enforcements for Infection Control Deficiencies

DNS / Podcast / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discuss the new enhanced enforcements for infection control deficiencies released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …

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Infection Preventionist Job Description

DNS / Tool / Workforce Solutions

The infection preventionist (IP), under the direction of the director of nursing services (DNS), is responsible for the development, implementation, direction, and operation of the facility’s infection prevention and control program (IPCP). The IP’s responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with infection-related regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services …

Emergency Crash Cart Checklist and Crash Cart Daily Signature Log

Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / Tool

Emergency crash carts need to be ready at all times to use in case of an emergency. Use AAPACN’s Emergency Crash Cart Checklist and Crash Cart Daily Signature Log to ensure that readiness. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please complete a permissions form. 

SHEA/IDSA/APIC Practice Recommendation: Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections Through Hand Hygiene: 2022 Update

Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / Post-Acute Care News

This is guidance for hospitals but may be helpful to SNFs as well. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/sheaidsaapic-practice-recommendation-strategies-to-prevent-healthcareassociated-infections-through-hand-hygiene-2022-update/FCD05235C79DC57F0E7F54D7EC314C2C

Special Focus Facilities – Part 2

DNS / Podcast / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discuss the latest updates to The Special Focus Facility Program in part two of the Special Focus Facilities …

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ABN (Form CMS-R-131) for Part B SNF Services

Billing and Reimbursement / DNS / NAC / Post-Acute Care News / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

The ABN, Form CMS-R-131, and form instructions have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. The use of the renewed form with the expiration date of 01/31/2026 will be mandatory on 6/30/23. You may continue to use the ABN form with the expiration date of 6/30/23 until the …

SNF QRP: SNF Discharge Function Score Technical Report

Billing and Reimbursement / DNS / NAC / Post-Acute Care News / QAPI and Quality Initiatives

This report presents the Discharge Function Score measure specifications. Section 2 provides an overview of the measure and a high-level summary of the key features of the measure that are described in detail in the remaining sections of the document. Section 3 describes the methodology used to construct the Discharge …

Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) Website: Resources and Technical Assistance

Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / NAC / Post-Acute Care News / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

Find resources and technical assistance at https://nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org/ Current resources include: Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities – Frequently Asked Questions DOWNLOAD SAMHSA informational pamphlet about bipolar disorder’s definition, signs/symptoms, types and treatment DOWNLOAD SAMHSA informational pamphlet about schizophrenia’s definition, signs/symptoms and treatment DOWNLOAD APA resource guide provides …

CMS Section GG Training Videos: GG0130A, GG0110, GG0170C, GG0130B, Decision Tree for GG0130/GG0170

Billing and Reimbursement / DNS / MDS 3.0 and the RAI Process / NAC / Post-Acute Care News / QAPI and Quality Initiatives

Video Tutorials Available to Assist with Coding Specific Section GG Items The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is releasing a series of short videos to assist providers with coding select Section GG items on the OASIS, IRF-PAI, LTCH CARE Data Set, and the MDS. These videos, ranging from 4-12 …