Admission, Transfer, Discharge changes Effective April 28, 2025 (F Tag impacted: F 620 – Admission Agreement)
Today, we’re exploring important updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will significantly impact nursing home operations. CMS has issued revisions to the Long-Term Care (LTC) surveyor guidance, detailed in memorandum QSO-25-14-NH, effective April 28, 2025. Among these updates, the changes to admission, transfer, and discharge processes are particularly noteworthy. Let’s...
Appendix PP Changes Are Here: Is Your Facility Ready?
The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual updates are now in place, and significant revisions have taken place, including Updated QSO, Effective Date, Advanced Copy, F-Tag consolidation, Updates to IG, Updates to Critical Element Pathways, and Survey Tool Updates.Enhance Your Team’s PreparednessTo ensure the successful implementation of the Appendix PP...
Understanding the QSO-25-24-NH Update: Enhancing Professional Standards and Medical Director Responsibilities
Impacted F Tags: F641 Accuracy of Assessments, F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards, F841 Responsibilities of Medical Director, F642 Coordination/Certification of Assessment as REMOVEDToday, we delve into the latest update from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that significantly impacts nursing home operations. The QSO-25-24-NH memorandum introduces important instructions for investigating adherence to...
Understanding the CMS Updates to QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities: Incorporating Health Equity Concerns
Today, we explore the recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that significantly impact Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) activities in nursing homes. The latest CMS memos have incorporated health equity concerns into QAPI program priorities, aiming to ensure that all residents receive equitable...
Let’s Connect at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference
Pathway Health will attend the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Tampa, FL, on May 19-21.Our team members are excited for three dynamic days of networking, education, and inspiration, exploring our industry’s pressing challenges and opportunities. This event will be a chance to reconnect with peers, share insights, and engage with fellow experts shaping the...
Pathway Health’s Lisa Thomson Featured in Recent McKnight’s Article
Pathway Health’s Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Thomson, was recently featured in the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article, “Long-Term Care Requires a New Kind of Leader.”Alongside DeArment Consulting’s CEO, Michele Holleran, Lisa offered insights into the evolving role of long-term care leadership for effectively navigating today’s challenges. She mentioned the importance of embracing an adaptive leadership...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week: May 11-17
National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is celebrated from May 11-17, 2025. The week celebrates skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff, honoring the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s elders and individuals with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Tapestry of Life,” celebrates the connections, resilience and strength that unite us...
COVID-19 Updates in Appendix PP
Today, we’re discussing important updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will significantly impact nursing home operations. CMS has issued revisions to the Long-Term Care (LTC) surveyor guidance, detailed in memorandum QSO-25-14-NH, effective April 28, 2025. Among these updates, the changes related to COVID-19 are particularly noteworthy. Let’s explore what these...
Flipping the Script on Aging: Celebrating Older Americans Month
It’s Older Americans Month! Join us in celebrating the contributions of older adults and reaffirming our commitment to serving them.This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages us to challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace the many opportunities that come with aging. At Pathway Health, we are honored to support resident care with solutions and...
Celebrating Nurses Week: Honoring the Heart and Soul of Healthcare
National Nurses Week is a time to pause and celebrate the dynamic nurses who serve as the heart and soul of healthcare. But for those of us who witness what nurses do day in and day out, one week will never feel like enough.Nurses embody the essence of compassion, resilience, and clinical excellence. They are...