Q: Our facility wants to revamp QAPI meetings. What are some topics for the team to consider? A: Facilities often bring the same data and ask the same questions at each quality meeting. A ...

Next year is bringing many changes to the regulatory landscape for skilled nursing. With new payment rules, coding changes ...

Q: How important is it to check the QAPI and QAA guidance updates in the State Operations Manual? A: If you haven’t checked it lately, now is a good time to look. Refer to text in RED indicating ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Health conducts periodic inspections of nursing homes throughout the state. Violations can range from facility problems to patient care issues. Facilities cited for ...