Hot Topic: Responding to the Latest CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program Update – Falls
Insights from Nancy Foss, RN, BSN, Director of Regulatory and Consulting Services – Pathway Health Recent breaking news from CMS (QSO) signals an important shift in survey and quality priorities: falls—particularly falls with major injury—are moving to the forefront of regulatory scrutiny, with direct implications for survey outcomes, enforcement actions, and Special Focus Facility (SFF) oversight....
The Hidden Risk: Leadership Turnover in Skilled Nursing and Senior Living Facilities
Why This Matters for Insurance Carriers Leadership stability in skilled nursing and senior living is not only an operational issue—it is a core risk management concern. Administrators, Executive Directors, and Directors of Nursing set the tone for compliance, care quality, and workforce stability. High turnover in these positions magnifies exposure to adverse events, regulatory deficiencies,...
National Influenza Vaccination Week 2025: Resources & Tools
National Influenza Vaccination Week, taking place on December 1-5, reminds us that influenza is more than a seasonal nuisance. It is a serious health threat, especially for residents in post-acute, long-term care, and senior living settings. Individuals over 65 years old are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults....
Simplify Your Mandatory Training with Pathway Health
In today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment, staying compliant can feel overwhelming. Skilled Nursing Facilities must meet the Requirements of Participation, CMS regulations, and state-mandated training, often at a moment’s notice. To support your organization, Pathway Health developed a self-paced, Mandatory Annual Training Solution designed to help leaders and teams stay compliant and confident. Key benefits...
Leading Proactively: Responding to the Latest OIG Findings on the CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
Insights from Nancy Foss, RN, BSN, Director of Regulatory and Consulting Services – Pathway Health The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) October 2025 Data Snapshot confirms what many leaders in long-term care already know — the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program, designed to rehabilitate persistently underperforming nursing homes, is struggling to achieve sustained improvement. According...
Resources & Expertise to Meet Your Needs
As a professional management and consulting organization serving clients in the long-term care and post-acute care industry, Pathway Health stays up-to-date on the latest clinical, regulatory, quality, and reimbursement trends to keep our clients on the path to success. Our solutions serve multiple markets within this industry, providing facilities with the tools and resources they...
Free Webinar on the Power of Partnerships in Transforming Care Across the Continuum
Join Pathway Health and ComForCare Home Care on August 7, 2025, for the complimentary webinar, “The Power of Partnerships: Transforming Care Across the Continuum,” and gain practical strategies for building and sustaining partnerships that foster innovation, improve access to services, and drive meaningful change in the lives of older adults. About the Session:In an increasingly...
Strengthen Your Organization’s Emergency Preparedness
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, and for health care organizations, a proactive approach to emergency preparedness ensures response readiness, minimizing disruptions and saving lives. Pathway Health’s Storm Ready Risk Management Service focuses on supporting your facility’s preparedness for extreme weather events, including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and other climate-related emergencies. Storm Ready...
Register Now: Complimentary Webinar on Reimbursement Optimization Improvement (R.O.I.)
Join an engaging panel discussion with national MDS reimbursement leaders on July 8, 2025, as they outline key leadership focus areas to improve financial and clinical outcomes for their organization. About the Session:Understanding how MDS and new data sources impact reimbursement, clinical, and public outcomes for your organization is key to sustainability and organizational success....
R.O.I. – What a Leader Needs to Know: Why a MDS Baseline Assessment is so Important
In today’s skilled nursing environment, success depends on more than just delivering great care—it requires accurate data, strategic documentation, and proactive leadership. One of the most powerful tools to achieve all three? A Minimum Data Set (MDS) Baseline Assessment. This isn’t just a compliance task. It’s a strategic investment with measurable returns across reimbursement, quality, compliance, and clinical outcomes. Why...