The burden of sepsis is high in the U.S., with over 1.7 million adult cases resulting in 350,000 deaths reported annually. Patients who survive sepsis often suffer long-term physical, psychological, and cognitive disabilities. A leading cause of unplanned 30-day hospital readmissions, experts believe as many as 80% of sepsis deaths could be prevented with early […]

As CMS continues to enforce surveyor guidance, infection control deficiencies remain among the top three citations issued in post-acute care. Maintaining solid Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antibiotic Stewardship programs must stay a top priority in the treatment of our post-acute care population. According to the CDC, antibiotics are still the most frequently prescribed […]

Operating in a highly regulated environment, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operators feel the weight of meeting compliance standards and requirements set forth by CMS daily. But what exactly does it mean to “be compliant?” It’s much broader than just following standards laid out by regulators – it’s also adherence to an organization’s internal protocols, clinical […]

As CMS aims to have all Medicare beneficiaries and most Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in a value-based care program by 2030, it is imperative for nursing facilities to begin developing innovative strategies to adopt value-based care initiatives that will improve facility performance, occupancy, and revenues. During this presentation, experts will discuss the various types of value-based […]