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The RSV vaccine and your residents

Read our latest tip sheet to learn about how long-term care facilities can educate their residents on the RSV vaccine and help ensure they are protected against the virus.
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What you need to know about the minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities

Learn more about HHS’ recently proposed minimum staffing standards to enhance the safety and quality of care in nursing homes and how you can prepare to meet compliance.
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The FY 2024 SNF final rule: What skilled nursing facilities need to know

Learn more about the 2024 final rule and the changes in payments, quality reporting, value-based purchasing, and more.
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[FAQ from the webinar] New MDS User Manual draft: What long-term care providers need to know

In this FAQ tip sheet, Scott answers questions from the webinar about updates to the MDS User Manual draft.
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New MDS User Manual draft – What long-term care providers need to know

Watch our webinar to learn about the most important changes in this version of the MDS User Manual and what your long-term care facility should do now before the MDS Item Sets take effect on October 1.
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FY 2024 SNF PPS Proposed Rule: The impact on SNFs

Long-term care expert Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, IPCO, Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat, breaks down the industry-changing legislation in the FY 2024 SNF PPS proposed rule for you.
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Current challenges and opportunities faced by post-acute care facilities

Watch this webinar on the current state of the post-acute care facility industry and to learn the best ways to reflect, learn, grow, and improve in this time of constant change.
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Post-acute care facilities: Keeping up with recent electronic data-sharing and price transparency requirements

Learn about how recent data-sharing and price transparency regulations impact post-acute care providers and the steps you can take to help ensure compliance.
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Changing hearts and minds through a person-centered care model

Join experienced healthcare consultant Sherry Thomas, BS, RN, from Leaderstat as she reviews the importance of person-centered care and strategies for developing and implementing a person-centered model of care at your facility.
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Interoperability: What it is and why it’s vital for every healthcare organization

Join an experienced and diverse panel of leaders to learn how your organization can stay competitive and achieve optimal outcomes by supporting interoperability.
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Certified Medication Aides – A valuable tool to explore for your long-term care staffing toolkit

Join experienced healthcare consultant Gina Cappitti from Leaderstat as she reviews the staffing shortages that the long-term care industry is facing, and how adding a Certified Medication Aide to facility’s staff can have positive benefits for staff and patient care.
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The 2023 final rule explained: A summary for skilled nursing facilities

Join experienced healthcare consultant Scott Heichel as he breaks down the final rule and presents details on the changes in payments for SNFs, new quality measure proposals for the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and expansions on SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP).
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Five ways long-term care administrators can demonstrate stress management is top of mind

Staff stress and burnout in long-term care facilities is at an all-time high. That’s why it’s critical that administrators take steps to remedy these feelings. Download this tip sheet to learn five ways to minimize stress and burnout.
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Win the referral: Understanding and achieving a five-star rating

Join Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, IPCO, Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat, to learn how surveys, staffing, and quality metrics (QMs) impact your facility’s five-star rating.
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Skilled nursing in 2022: Regulatory trends, clinical impacts, and expert predictions

With significant legislation in Congress, 2022 is bound to present skilled nursing leaders with another year of change and challenges. To help your team prepare and succeed in the new year you must understand how legislation and regulations will accelerate the trends that are already present in our industry. During the presentation they will discuss the outlook for 2022, including how regulatory trends will continue to impact your operations and resident population.
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Writing an effective emergency preparedness plan

In this tip sheet, Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services for LeaderStat, breaks down the latest additions and revisions CMS released regarding implementing effective and compliant emergency preparedness plans into your healthcare facility. This tip sheet provides skilled nursing providers with everything they need to know in order to ensure the safety and preparation of their residents and patients if disaster strikes.
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Review of the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System final rule FY 2022

In this summary, Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat breaks down the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule for fiscal year 2022. This easy-to-read tip sheet helps SNF leaders understand what process changes they need to implement to ensure compliance with the latest changes.
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Predicting post-acute winners in a post-pandemic world: Trends, outlooks, and considerations for post-acute leaders

COVID-19 has accelerated merger and acquisition activity in the post-acute space. After a tough 2020, many post-acute leaders are wondering what the immediate future looks like. In this discussion, our panel of M&A experts will discuss transactional trends in the post-acute market, and what operators must consider to be successful in the years ahead.
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Reimagining skilled nursing: Transforming your organization for success after COVID-19

After a trying year, long-term care leaders must reimagine how to provide care to those they serve. During this webinar, experts from CarePort and LeaderStat will review emerging trends and review best practices that will help long-term leaders position their organizations for success in a rapidly changing industry.
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Revisiting PDPM: Building compliant and effective Restorative Nursing Programs

The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) has caused many skilled nursing providers to reconsider how to structure, implement, and deliver their Restorative Nursing Programs. In this tip sheet, renowned reimbursement expert Scott Heichel, director of clinical reimbursement at LeaderStat, discusses how implementing an RNP could revolutionize the way you provide care.
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Revisiting PDPM: How capturing Non-Therapy Ancillaries can impact your reimbursement

Revisit the basics of NTAs in this tip sheet written by reimbursement expert Scott Heichel. Learn why a team-based approach to NTAs can help improve the accuracy of documentation, resulting in optimized reimbursement.
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Establishing an effective ethics and compliance program in your long-term care facility

In this webinar, Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services at LeaderStat provides long-term care leaders with the strategies needed to build, implement, and maintain effective ethics and compliance programs.
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Review of the SNF proposed rule FY 2022

In this concise tip sheet, renowned long-term care expert Scott Heichel breaks down the fiscal year 2022 SNF proposed rule. Download the tip sheet to learn how proposed legislation could impact the SNF QRP, SNF VBP, PDPM reimbursement, and more.
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Revisiting PDPM: How capturing Non-Therapy Ancillaries can impact your reimbursement

Revisit the basics of NTAs in this tip sheet written by reimbursement expert Scott Heichel. Learn why a team-based approach to NTAs can help improve the accuracy of documentation, resulting in optimized reimbursement.
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Revisiting PDPM: Factors that determine when to complete the Interim Payment Assessment

Introduced under PDPM, the optional Interim Payment Assessment (IPA) can help ensure your skilled nursing facility receives accurate reimbursement for the care provided. In this tip sheet, reimbursement expert Scott Heichel reviews the factors that your skilled nursing organization should consider before completing an IPA.
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Preparing for the new Long-Term Care Survey Process: A focus on FICS

In this webinar, Shery Thomas, Director of Clinical Services at Leaderstat discusses how the resumption of survey activities will impact skilled nursing facilities. Join this informative session for a detailed breakdown of the latest survey requirements, including Focused Infection Control Surveys and enhanced enforcement.
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Get survey ready: A comprehensive review of Phase 3 Requirements of Participation

Learn how to implement data-driven QAPI strategies, build critical compliance and ethics programs, and provide trauma-informed care to residents in this comprehensive review of Phase 3 of the RoPs for long-term care facilities.
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Revisiting PDPM: Answering common questions about primary diagnosis selection

In this tip sheet, renowned reimbursement expert, Scott Hiechel answers questions related to primary diagnosis. His insights will ensure skilled nursing providers are following PDPM best practices.
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Conquering the senior living staffing challenge

In this webinar, staffing experts Julie Osborne and Jami Brett address recruiting challenges faced by senior living providers. In this webinar, long-term care leaders will learn how to best attract, and more importantly, retain the critical workforce needed to keep residents safe.
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Identifying, understanding, and correcting your skilled nursing facility’s most common PDPM mistakes

Join reimbursement expert Scott Heichel of LeaderStat as he shares best practices for reimagining PDPM workflows in your skilled nursing facilities. The best practices shared in this webinar will ensure that your team captures NTAs and is accurately documenting resident needs.
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Managing, mastering, and excelling through the COVID-19 crisis

Long-term care providers have been at the center of the COVID-19 crisis, forcing many organizations to use crisis management techniques. In this webinar, Dr. Akia Sheema Blandon, Vice President of Clinical Services at The Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, reviews best practices that helped her team excel during New York’s first COVID-19 wave.
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Starting the cyber-security conversation: it all starts with the basics

In this webinar, Mitze Amoroso CPHIMS, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at ArchCare, provides attendees with the information needed to start a cybersecurity conversation at their organization. In this presentation, Amoroso will help companies stay secure by reviewing cybersecurity basics from a user perspective.
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Dementia and COVID-19: how to provide exceptional care in long-term care facilities during a public health emergency

Providing care to residents with dementia during COVID-19 has presented long-term care organizations with new challenges. In this webinar, experienced long-term care expert Scott Heichel provides guidance on the challenges that the PHE creates for caring for residents with dementia, as well as the techniques that should be used while caring for dementia residents.
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Accelerating interoperability in the post-COVID-19 digital revolution

In this timely discussion, interoperability experts at Kno2 will explain how you can leverage digital solutions to meet interoperability requirements, reduce provider burden, and drive patient satisfaction.
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The fiscal year 2021 final rule: a summary for skilled nursing facilities

In this digestible tip sheet, renowned long-term care expert Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, ICC, QCP, IPCO, and Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat summarizes the impacts of the SNF FY21 final rule.
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Combating change: A legal and clinical look at the biggest skilled nursing changes during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in vast changes to telehealth rules and new regulations regarding the operation of skilled nursing facilities. In this free webinar, legal experts Jeff Baird, JD, and Kelly Custer, JD, and clinical expert Teresa Remy will update skilled nursing providers on the legal and clinical ramifications of these updates.
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Long-term care leadership in the COVID-19 era: Navigating the "new normal"

After weeks of social distancing, communities are beginning to reopen. However, nursing homes remain closed to all non-essential staff and visitors. In this free webinar, Scott Heichel of LeaderStat provides practical guidance for navigating challenges related to community reopenings.
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The Fiscal Year 2021 proposed rule: A summary for skilled nursing facilities

In this summary of the FY2021 proposed rule, Scott Heichel of LeaderStat breaks down the lengthy proposed rule, helping skilled nursing providers better understand its impacts.
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Responding to COVID-19: practical strategies for your facility’s current situation

In this free webinar, Scott Heichel of LeaderStat provides practical strategies that will help your SNF prepare or continue the fight against COVID-19. This webinar delivers crucial information long-term care providers need now.
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Overcoming isolation: Addressing COVID-19 challenges in long-term care facilities

To combat COVID-19 visitation and group activity restrictions, WellSky’s solutions experts have provided practical tips to help facilities keep residents engaged during these unprecedented times.
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The interdisciplinary team and how it can impact and be impacted by PDPM facility processes

In this free tip sheet, learn which teammates are needed for the strongest PDPM IDT in this tip sheet.
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Preparing for annual survey

This document provides SNFs with a helpful checklist to guide facilities through the survey process.
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PDPM Check In: Reimbursement differences

Focus on these three areas to protect reimbursement under PDPM – today and even if CMS makes additional changes
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The final installment of skilled nursing Requirements of Participation

The final installment of skilled nursing Requirements of Participation have been implemented. Learn how this will impact your facility.
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Interoperability in long-term care: from chaos to clarity

In this webinar, Therasa Bell, President & Chief Technology Officer from Kno2 will bring clarity to recent interoperability legislation, and explain how it impacts operations at long-term care facilities.
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Improving coding accuracy in one click

In this 3-minute demo, you'll learn how WellSky's Resident Chart Analysis can give your MDS Coordinators the superpowers to maximize revenue through accurate coding.
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Electronic medical record key to boosting resident care and outcomes

Download this success story to learn how an easy-to-use EHR helped Satanta District hospital improve efficiency, allowing the care team to focus more on resident care.
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Assessing your facility's PDPM performance

PDPM is in full effect, but that doesn't mean your facility is full of experts just yet. Join our panel of experts as they test your PDPM knowledge in this unique webinar.
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5 Focus Areas for PDPM

The key to success for PDPM is preparation. To prepare for PDPM have your facility focus on the 5 areas covered in this white paper.
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Steps to improve your compliance with abuse and neglect regulations

Take a deep dive into long-term care abuse and neglect regulations and learn how non-compliance is cited by surveyors during this free webinar.
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SNF QRP measures and the application of MDS - part 2 of 2

On Oct. 1, there will be several new quality measures that are part of Quality Reporting Programs (QRP). Scott Heichel, Leaderstat Director of Clinical Reimbursement takes us through Part II of the webinar covering the remaining critical quality measures, and the data elements required for compliance in each to avoid financial penalties.
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SNF QRP measures and the application of MDS - part 1 of 2

Join Leaderstat Director of Clinical Reimbursement, Scott Heichel, as he walks through MDS data elements submission and compliance with the IMPACT Act of 2014. Learn how to avoid financial risk and enhance the reputation of the SNF.
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QAPI is more than a regulation - it's a journey

Thought leader Teresa Remy from Leaderstat discusses how your facility can achieve compliance with QAPI, and introduces some great tools for practical use.