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OIG to CMS: Implement and Expand Policies to Strengthen Nursing Home Workforce, Training Initiatives

Assisted Living, CMS, HHS, Home Care, Home Health, Hospice, Nursing Home, Private Duty, Senior Living

No surprise! The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has recommended that the federal government strengthen its support to nursing homes in order to improve quality of care.

In its latest report, OIG has made five recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The report released most recently is OIG’s final installment … Read More >>>

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7 Deficiencies You Can Fix Before Your Accreditation Renewal

Assisted Living, CMS, HHS, Home Care, Home Health, Hospice, Nursing Home, Private Duty, Senior Living

Ideally, no matter which accreditation organization (AO) you use, your accreditation renewal should be a natural outcome of your adherence to the accreditation standards. We all know, though, that we have to deal with challenges that can negatively impact that adherence.

Our recommendations for addressing these deficiencies now, and following best practices, can help you … Read More >>>