Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart promoted to chief nursing officer of AAPACN ow.ly/Ymv450PsSAe | @AmyS_AAPACN @mcknightsltcn

Today CMS posted QSO Memo 23-10-NH. This is a must read. This memo includes revised infection control related remedies. Read it here: cms.gov/files/document…

On today's CMS ODF call CMS urged providers to continue to work to get COVID vaccination rates up. Please continue to urge staff and residents to get up-to-date with vaccinations.

On today's SNF open door forum CMS announced that they will be releasing the RAI Manual for MDS version 1.18.11 in early Q2. They also mentioned providing training on the MDS changes. AAPACN will be covering the MDS changes in a podcast series starting in 2023.

#AAPACN just launched the Multidisciplinary Management of Five-Star Quality Measures education for SNFs. If you need help understanding which residents trigger, why, and what to do, this is for you! aapacn.org/education/five…

CMS is providing more information related to waivers of the Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation requirements in this revised QSO 22-15 Memo released today: cms.gov/files/document…

On Oct. 24, 2022, surveyors will begin using new survey guidance to identify noncompliance with QAPI, trauma-informed care and more #AAPACN has resources for you including the Survey Solutions On-Demand Series. aapacn.org/resources/oct-…

CMS just released QSO memo 22-19-NH Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance: Revisions to Surveyor Guidance for Phases 2 & 3. cms.gov/files/document…

Thank you #CDC for the Quarantine and Isolation Calculator to help provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 isolation. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

Nurses often go from coworker to leader. Here is a great 4 minute video from our conference catalyst speaker, Galen Emanuele, on this topic. The AAPACN conference early bird registration ends March 21, don't miss it! #culturedrop youtu.be/XMlr2E9KauE

Join Pam Truscott end I tomorrow morning at 8 am #AHCANCAL21 to learn more about Trauma Informed Care. I will also be presenting in the afternoon on Investigations at 1 pm. Hope to see you there.

Coordinator turnover threatens to cut into reimbursement: survey mcknights.com/news/coordinat…

Fun times #qrm #ahcancal21 #aapacn

Attending AHCA. It’s good to be back. #ahcancal21 #aapacn

Are you going to #ahcancal21? I hope you will join me to learn more about investigations. Tuesday at 9:30 am join me for Root, Root, Root for the Right Cause and Wednesday at 1 pm join me for Facility Investigations of Adverse Events: Release Your Inner Detective.

Are you attending @ahcancal Convention & Expo next week? Join my session, Learning & Literacy, The Keys to Successful Discharges on Monday October 11th at 8 am #AHCANCAL21 #LTPAC #SNF #nursingeducation

Nursing home COVID cases continue to rise. #CDC #GetVaccinated

The SNF PPS Final Rule just came out: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-16309.pdf

CMS just released QSO Memo 21-19. This memo addresses noncompliance related to requirements for educating and offering COVID-19 vaccination to residents and staff will be cited at F-tag 887, and noncompliance related to COVID-19 vaccination reporting will be cited at F-tag 884.

CMS just released a new Interim Final Rule that requires SNFs to report vaccination status for residents and staff. In addition, facilities will need to provide resident and staff immunization education. Get the details here: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-10122.pdf