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 ...

Nancy Tuders, FACDONA, IP-BC, AS-BC and QAPI-BC Q: I am a DON at a facility with a new administrator who has not been very engaged in our QAPI meetings. What can I share with her to make our meetings ...

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

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 ...