Breaking News – Final Rule Announcement of PDPM
An overview of the final rule and PDPM structure with Judi Kulus and Jessie McGill
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Q&A: How should we code a resident who is independent with eating during the day, but is total dependence for nightly tube feeding?
Question: We have a resident who is independent with eating during the day, but also is total dependence for nightly tube feeding. Would a coding of extensive assist of one be correct? Answer: Please review the example in the RAI Manual on page G-11: Residents with tube feeding, TPN, …
Trauma-Informed Care Infographic (7/18)
The CDC is working with SAMHSA’s National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) to integrate a trauma-informed approach to public health emergencies. The infographic they developed for the approach may be useful in understanding trauma-informed care: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm
AAPACN’s Potential Candidates for Restorative Program Tool
Identifying which residents are appropriate candidates for restorative nursing programs is key to helping residents attain and maintain their highest function. Use AAPACN’s Potential Candidates for Restorative Program Tool to quickly identify key triggers and prevent further decline. Interested in more restorative resources? Check out AAPACN’s Guide to a Successful …
2018 AANAC Annual Conference Highlights Recap
Last month, AANAC hosted its 2018 annual conference in Las Vegas. The AANAC Annual Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event full of learning, connecting with other MDS professionals, and tons of fun! If you were unable to attend or would like a chance to look back on all of the good …
Show Yourself a Little Love!
In his children’s book Happy Birthday to You, Dr. Seuss eloquently wrote, “Today YOU are YOU, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than YOU.” The book was intended to encourage children to celebrate who they are and the ability they have to shape …
How I Came to Love Long-Term Care
Career paths aren’t always straightforward, nor are they always what we initially wanted. However, we may find that an unexpected fork in our career path is exactly what we needed and where we need to be. This was the case for AANAC curriculum development specialist, Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-MT, …
The Importance of Resident Interviews for Quality Care
“The nurse’s part of the MDS is just invaluable. And you really feel like you can be a nurse, because you use every assessment skill you learned in nursing school.”—Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-MT, QCP If you are considering a career in the MDS, one thing you need to know …
Long-term Care Survey Process: CMS Training Videos and Slides (2/20)
This course consists of a series of videos created by CMS outlining essential topics related to changes in the LTC regulations scheduled to be implemented for Phase 2. CMS videos on guidance provide regions and states a resource that can be used for training and education with surveyors, providers, and …
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Disrupting Inaccessibility with a Journey of 500 Miles
As long-term care nurses, many of you spend your lives caring for those with disabilities and life-threatening diseases. You live each day knowing the people you care for may not wake up tomorrow; however, you are here to make sure that their today is the best it can possibly be …