Regulatory Compliance

I Advance Senior Care | February 1, 2006

Making the Most of RUG-53

Making the most of RUG-53BY RENA R. SHEPHARD, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C The new classification system can still maximize your deserved Medicare Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | January 1, 2006

Cleanliness Is Next to Deficiency-Free

BY JUDY GROSS, RN-C, CDONA/LTC, RAC-C Cleanliness is next to deficiency-freeThis former DON recommends giving your housekeeping practices a thorough Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | January 1, 2006

Focus On…Wound Care: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Option for Hard-to-Heal Wounds

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Option for Hard-to-Heal Wounds Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | September 1, 2004

Fire Safety: Is Your Facility Legal?

BY JULIE A. BRAUN, JD, LLM Fire safety: Is your facility legal?The legal stru cture governing nursing home fire safety: A guide to self-examination Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | August 1, 2004

Grading Your Facility Compliance Plan

BY LAWRENCE A. FOGEL AND JOSEPH M. WATTGrading your facility compliance planYour corporate compliance plan takes time and effort. Is it worthwhile? Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2004

ADA Compliance: It’s More Than “Removing Barriers”

BY DON HANKS, AIAADA compliance: It's more than 'removing barriers'Complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act is a broader management Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | November 1, 2003

Symptoms of an Ailing Compliance Plan

Symptoms of an Ailing Compliance PlanWhen it comes to regulatory compliance, some organizations say one thing and do another-and end up wishing they Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | November 1, 2003

Quality Initiatives: Are Nursing Homes Getting Better?

INTERVIEW WITH SYLVIA GAUDETTE WHITLOCK, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AMERICAN HEALTH QUALITY ASSOCIATION November marks the first anniversary of Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | September 1, 2003

Documenting Quality Assurance

Documenting Quality AssuranceThose meeting minutes will improve your facility-and save it from survey griefBY LINDA O'BOYLE ZANESKI, NHA, MHA, BSN, Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | May 1, 2003

Do Quality Measures Really Indentify Quality Care?

Do Quality Measures Really Identify Quality Care?Despite efforts to refine them, QMs still have their problemsBY STEVEN B. LITTLEHALE, MS, APRN, BC, Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | March 1, 2003