In the
CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate members who have already
submitted comments to CMS about the proposed rule, but we are asking for your help again to weigh in on this 3.48 HPRD alternative, specifically ...
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The purpose of this letter is to inform providers of a new data report that will be updated and distributed weekly to all New York State nursing homes. As the New York State Department of Health (“Department”) continues to recognize COVID-19 as an ongoing threat to ...
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For healthcare facilities, please distribute immediately to the Infection Control Department, Emergency Department, Infectious Disease Department, Director of Nursing, Medical Director, Director of Pharmacy, Laboratory Service, and all inpatient and outpatient patient care areas ...
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Registration is open for the 28th Annual Fall Conference! The conference will be held at the Albany Marriott November 8-9, 2023...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has posted a new
brief interview for mental status (BIMS) video to help providers completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment BIMS items C0200-C0500 to determine ...
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Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection, including COVID-19, can lead to sepsis. Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection and is a life-threatening medical emergency. If you or ...
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