Survey-Ready, Every Day: A Playbook for SNF Administrators & DONs
Insights from: Lisa Thomson, BA, LNHA, HSE, CIMT, Chief Operating Officer, Pathway Health There’s nothing better than the quiet confidence a team feels when surveyors arrive. That confidence isn’t accidental—it’s built through clear habits, simple tools, and steady coaching. From my seat as a leader, survey readiness is less about “gearing up” and more about...
Register Now: SNF Regulatory & Compliance Webinar with Pathway Health and SDAHO
Join Pathway Health’s Kim Stenzel and the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations for the May 20th webinar, “Renewed Emphasis on Restorative Nursing in Today’s SNF World.” This fast-paced, informational session will highlight the key foundational requirements of Restorative Nursing Programs, vital documentation essentials, important reminders for compliance and implementation strategies for success! The webinar...
Ho! Ho! Ho!…Oh No! Readmissions are Not Merry and Bright for Most.
In light of the recent readmission outcomes due to SNF Value-Based Purchasing (SNFVBP), our industry is challenged with some significant readmission penalties. As you know, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented measures to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions by lowering a year’s worth of payments to nearly 11,000 SNF providers. The financial incentives...
October 1, 2018 = The Beginning of a New Era for Skilled Nursing Facilities
The clock is counting down for skilled nursing facilities across the nation. This Monday, October 1, 2018, marks the beginning of transformative change, sweeping through our industry, leaving us breathless on a daily basis. Below are some of the changes affecting organizations and how we do business today and in the future: SNFVBP, SNFRM, SNFPPR–...
Gain Industry Insight at the 2018 MHA Fall Convention & Trade Show
Montana’s largest health care convention & trade show, the 2018 MHA Fall Convention & Trade Show, will take place September 19-21 in Billings, MT. Health care professionals in a number of departments will join our team to discuss our ever-changing industry landscape. Attend Clinical Reimbursement Team Leader/Clinical Education Manager Louann Lawson’s presentations Thursday, September 20:...