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 […]

According to the CDC, one-to-three million healthcare-associated infections (HAI) occur every year within U.S. nursing homes. Reports also show that antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medication in facilities, with 6–10% of residents receiving antibiotics on any given day. However, 40–75% of those prescribed antibiotics may be unnecessary or inappropriate – causing risk of […]

To ensure adequate care is being provided to the more than 1.2 million people who reside in one of the 15,000+ certified nursing homes across the country, CMS continues to remain diligent in its oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). During the COVID-19 pandemic, SNF regulations and surveys looked very different than what it is […]

During this two-day symposium focused on resident quality of care, Real Time's Angela Huffman takes on the topic of behavioral health and management. Learning Objectives Understand Federal requirements to meet behavioral health needs Describe the presentation of different types of problem behaviors and potential triggers Discuss the impact of routine and meaningful activities Identify evidence-based […]

According to a 2022 JAMA Network study, 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital receive post-acute care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) at a cost of more than $28 billion annually. Nearly one-quarter of those admitted to SNFs are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. With CMS seeking to improve patient […]