Nursing facilities will need to create logins to access the new PASRR portal which will launch on August 28th.

The CDC has released new resources to assist nursing home staff with understanding the benefits of and implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs).

Acumen LLC, on behalf of CMS is hosting a public, virtual listening session on Tuesday, August 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

In August 2022, CMS created an additional pathway for the Director of Food and Nutrition to qualify for the position.

Yesterday, EOHHS issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit relevant information from current licensed long-term care facilities

Member Update: EOHHS Issues Request for Information (RFI) for Creating Rates to Enable Nursing Facilities to Meet the Specialized Needs of Certain Populations: Deadline to Respond is September 29, 2023

Member Updates: Nursing Facility Access to the New PASRR Online Portal – Logins Required; Listeria Associated with Soft Serve Ice Cream in LTC Facilities

Member Updates: DPH COVID-19 Cluster and Outbreak Recommendations and Resources; Register Now for MMQ Transition Webinar

Nursing facility’s August Performance Score Reports for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program are available to download from iQIES, including the incentive payment multiplier CMS will apply to Part A claims in FY 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model aimed at improving the way dementia care is delivered and supporting unpaid caregivers.