Perspectives
The complexity of the health care environment requires that staff in the facility participate in educational programs that ensure they have the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to provide individualized…
The Medicare payment classification system change to Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for SNFs is October 1, 2019. Medicare payments will be based on the PDPM classification system instead of…
Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the first installation of the new 4-part webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas on trauma-informed care. The webinar, titled, “Overview of Behavioral Health Services,” will…
In today’s vastly changing health care environment, the role of nursing leadership is one thing that remains consistent. It is and always will be the heart of health care. My…
Don’t miss the webinar presented by Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith on culturally competent actions and procedures within nursing facilities. The event, titled “QAPI– A Case Study for Quality Outcomes,” is…
When the Medicare payment model changes for nursing homes on October 1, 2019, the drivers of reimbursement will be dramatically changed. Under the current payment model, the amount of therapy…
The influenza season is hitting hard across the U.S. In fact, the Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report indicates that influenza-like illness (ILI) shows an elevated activity of Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, Influenza…
The clock is counting down for skilled nursing facilities across the nation. This Monday, October 1, 2018, marks the beginning of transformative change, sweeping through our industry, leaving us breathless…
Especially now, leaders need to assure that their organizations have followed all the required steps for the development and implementation of a comprehensive Antibiotic Stewardship policy in accordance with the new…
From daily desk calendars to leadership posts on LinkedIn, it seems like my professional and personal life is flooded with inspirational quotes, the next best business success book or “must-attend”…