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Technology and IT

From cybersecurity to databases, understand long-term care IT and technology challenges and solutions with articles, tips, and tools for navigating technology changes and maximizing innovations in IT in the post-acute care field.

  • MDS Data Specifications V3.10.2 (FINAL) for Oct. 1, 2025
    The MDS Data Specifications V3.10.2 (FINAL) are now available for download. This version reflects changes finalized in the FY 2026 SNF PPS final rule (90 FR 37310). Note that there are some minor changes since DRAFT 3 …
  • iQIES Assessment Management: Assessment Submitter Manual
    This document shows how to upload assessments, create and manage assessments, complete change requests, and review Final Validation Reports (FVR) in iQIES. CMS iQIES Assessment Management for Assessment Submitter v2.0 From https://qtso.cms.gov/software/iqies/reference-manuals
  • CDC NHSN Long-term Care Facility Component (LTCF): Updated Resources
    The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility Component Manual Tracking Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Long-term Care Facilities The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Manual 2025 COVID-19 VACCINATION PROTOCOL Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Module for …
  • iQIES Resources Site Updated
    iQIES is the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System, which is the system that the MDS submissions system is being transferred to. The QIES Technical Support Office maintains a website with iQIES reference materials, including …
  • CISA: Implement Cybersecurity Measures Now to Protect Against Potential Critical Threats (1/22)
    This CISA Insights is intended to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States are aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of …
  • Emergency Preparedness: Healthcare Cybersecurity Readiness and Response (2/21)
    As part of our nation’s critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities large and small must be proactive and move quickly to protect themselves from cyberattacks that could directly impact the health and safety of patients and the …
  • AHRQ Study: Transforming Medication Regimen Review With Telemedicine to Prevent Adverse Events (12/20)
    Transforming the medication regimen review process using telemedicine to prevent adverse events AHRQ News Now: Kane‐Gill SL, Wong A, Culley CM, et al. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;Epub Nov 25. Medication reconciliation and medication regimen reviews can reduce adverse drug …
  • CMS S&C Memo: Cybersecurity Recommendations (1/17)
    Recommendations to Providers Regarding Cyber Security Memo # 17-17-ALL Posting Date 2017-01-13 Fiscal Year 2017 Summary Recommendations for Providers and Suppliers for Cyber Security: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reminding providers …