SNF | Following the federal disaster and public health emergency declarations for Eastern Washington wildfires, nursing facilities in impacted areas may access temporary regulatory flexibilities through federal 1135 waivers. Several resources are now available.
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AL SNF | OPB has published a useful article serving as a breakdown of the aftermath of the Spokane wildfires and possible lessons the community can learn from the disaster. Read the
full article by Kirk Siegler now.
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AL SNF | If you have been impacted by the Washington wildfires, Employment Security may be able to help you and your employees.
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SNF | The Washington State Department of Health is hosting an antibiotic stewardship collaborative for long-term care facilities. Sessions will be hosted at 12:00pm the third Wednesday of each month.
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SNF | Skilled nursing facilities are no longer required to report calendar year 2026 Healthcare Personnel (HCP) COVID-19 Vaccination measure data for the FY 2028 payment determination. O
nly the HCP COVID-19 vaccination measure has been removed. Other required National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting continues.
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SNF | CMS has recently released several surveyor resources to help prepare for the implementation of the Risk-Based Survey, noted in
QSO-26-14-NH. Please contact the
AHCA Regulatory Team with any questions regarding the Nationwide Rollout of the Risk-Based Survey.
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SNF | CMS is offering a
web-based training that provides an overview of Section K of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The course reviews the purpose, assessment steps, coding instructions, coding tips, key definitions, and calculation methods for accurately assessing and coding Section K items.
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After devasting fires impacted our provider communities in northern Spokane, we are closely monitoring the wildfire recovery, and our thoughts are with everyone affected. Through...
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