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Provisions of the Final Rule: Are You Ready?

July 25, 2013
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The Final Rule revises skilled nursing facility (SNF)/nursing facility (NF) requirements for arranging provision of hospice care. Facilities must be in compliance by August 26, 2013. Pathway Health expert consultants are assisting long-term care…

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Part Two: Getting QAPI Ready — Governance and Leadership

July 24, 2013
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Once you have figured out the best way to involve all necessary personnel in the QAPI process, the next step is to focus on determining governance and leadership roles. In…

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OIG Work Plan Series: Nursing Home Issues

July 22, 2013
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Is your facility maintaining compliance? The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) 2013 Work Plan provides skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities the essential information to successfully establish and update their…

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Take Note! New CMS Memos and What they Mean

July 19, 2013
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As leaders in post-acute care, it’s imperative that we stay abreast of regulatory changes and their impact on our operations. On June 28, 2013 CMS posted a series of S&C…

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RAC and ZPIC Audits are Increasing. Is Your Facility Ready?

July 18, 2013
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In health care the one thing that remains consistent is change! This remains true as it relates to Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) and Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) audits for…

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Don’t Miss Pathway Health’s Upcoming Webinar Series: RECHARING the Charge Nurse

July 17, 2013
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RECHARGING the Charge Nurse Series: The A, B, C’s of the Charge Nurse’s Role in LTC Charge nurses have a lot on their plate and we want to help. Join…

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Upcoming Fireside Training

July 16, 2013
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At Pathway Health we know that restorative nursing programs are essential for long-term care facilities. That is why on July 18 we are offering a Fireside training course on getting…

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Pathway at LeadingAge Florida Annual Convention and Exposition

July 12, 2013
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Lori and Barb are headed to Orlando, Florida July 14-16 to attend the LeadingAge Florida 50th Annual Convention and Exposition. This year’s convention boasts 100+ exhibits featuring the latest products…

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Pathway Health partners with McKesson

July 11, 2013
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Pathway Health is excited to be a partner at the McKesson National Sales Meeting. Debby Schuna, Peter Schuna, Lisa Thomson and Jeanne Carlson are excited to be in attendance. They are busy…

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New Series: Getting QAPI Ready!

July 9, 2013
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As you know, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is a comprehensive approach to ensuring quality care within nursing homes and recently CMS has launched a comprehensive source for sustaining…

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