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Dec 3, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
Just when you think you’ve got a handle on recent changes to F-tags and survey guidance, a new state issue has people scrambling for information and answers. The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is coming to state Medicaid programs, and states that used to employ the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) III or IV models are transitioning to this reimbursement model. One by one, more states are embracing the use of the Medicaid PDPM.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require clinicians, direct care staff, and others to look at care, communication, and team coordination in new ways. The results will yield an array of benefits, including better outcomes and more-engaged, satisfied staff.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
Efforts to keep residents, staff, and others safe were heightened during the pandemic, and respiratory protection was a top priority. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing the focus on its Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) to make sure these efforts continue.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
Are you a Baby Boomer or Gen Xer who feels like you don’t quite fit in your generation? It could be because you’re really Generation Jones, a member of that group of people born between about 1954 and 1965. According to Jonathan Pontell, who coined the term ‘Generation Jones,’ research has shown that these individuals have personalities, attitudes, and values that distinguish them from Boomers and Xers. “I think Gen Jones plays a particularly pivotal role.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
msn.com | Joanne Kaldy
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
Those who have lived in a rural area know there’s something special about these communities. People in rural areas can often count on each other, and they value hard work and collaboration. Nate Schema, president and CEO of the Good Samaritan Society, said of rural settings, “We’re serving retired teachers, farmers, pastors, business owners, and veterans.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
While the clinical teams at post-acute and long term care facilities are working to provide excellent care for residents, the business operations staff are busy behind the scenes laboring to keep the engine running. Business operations teams face some of the same challenges their clinical colleagues face, plus a few of their own. Nonetheless, they are using technology, partnerships, and teamwork to keep things moving while planning for the future.
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caringfortheages.com | Joanne Kaldy
Lisa Dickenson was thrilled to attend the recent Olympic opening ceremony. The pageantry, the music, the athletes — “It was just incredible!” she gushed. But she wasn’t in Paris — she was in California, at the Carlsbad by the Sea retirement community. This was their own Olympic games, with residents participating in a variety of events and even receiving medals.
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May 31, 2024 | 
ems1.com | Joanne Kaldy
Consistent cash flow is essential to the operation of EMS organizations, but from the moment each call begins, there’s a lot that can get in the way. Patients may be unable to provide their own demographic and insurance information, forcing EMS providers to track it down later, before they can seek reimbursement. Furthermore, patients might not know their insurance coverage or be carrying a current card. Even with a patient name, supporting details like address and phone number may remain unknown.
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May 30, 2024 | 
providermagazine.com | Joanne Kaldy
There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as you peruse the latest lineup of goodies and think about what you want and need. There are promising products that can help promote resident safety and quality of life, streamline tasks, and improve documentation as well as data collection and analysis.
