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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released recommendations for how to safely reopen nursing homes in the US in a May 18, 2020 QSO Memo (Ref: QSO-20-30-NH). Nursing homes, as it has been widely covered in the media, are not...

Payroll-Based Journal FAQ (April 2020)

29 May 2020

Brandie Elizaitis, MS, CDP, CDS, Director of Operations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added a Payroll-Based Journal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to the PBJ webpage on May 28, 2020. View the FAQ here.

OIG Adds Additional Nursing Home Items to Work Plan

25 May 2020

Brandie Elizaitis, MS, CDP, CDS, Director of Operations

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) added additional nursing home-related items to its May Work Plan. Not surprisingly, both reports will focus on infection control. The first report, “Audit of Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Control Program Deficiencies,” is expected to...

Reopening Nursing Homes – Phase 2 – What’s Recommended?

22 May 2020

Brandie Elizaitis, MS, CDP, CDS, Director of Operations

On May 18, 2020, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a QSO Memo that provided recommendations on reopening nursing homes. Phase 2 of Reopening Nursing Homes and Opening Up America Again requires multiple criteria to be met before implementation....

No Surprise – GAO Finds Infection Control Deficiencies Widespread Prior to COVID-19

22 May 2020

Brandie Elizaitis, MS, CDP, CDS, Director of Operations

In a report issued May 20, 2020, The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that infection control deficiencies in nursing homes were “widespread and persistent” prior to COVID-19. However, since the report is from the GAO, it emphasizes what The Centers for Medicare...

Reopening Nursing Homes – Phase 1 – How Does It Begin?

21 May 2020

Brandie Elizaitis, MS, CDP, CDS, Director of Operations

On May 18, 2020, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a QSO Memo, “Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State and Local Officials.” These recommendations include a list of factors and considerations for making decisions on when it is safe...

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Phase 3 of Reopening Nursing Homes – How? When?

Payroll-Based Journal FAQ (April 2020)

OIG Adds Additional Nursing Home Items to Work Plan

Reopening Nursing Homes – Phase 2 – What’s Recommended?

No Surprise – GAO Finds Infection Control Deficiencies Widespread Prior to COVID-19

Reopening Nursing Homes – Phase 1 – How Does It Begin?

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