Vital Compliance Insights

<p>We break down what a systems-based approach really means in nursing home quality and compliance and why a solid process beats relying on individual effort. We share a practical meeting and worksheet example, plus how...

<p>We build on fall prevention and root cause analysis by asking compliance committees to take a deeper look at resident falls through targeted audits. We share two practical tools to guide record reviews, surface...

<p>A troubling statistic sits at the center of today’s conversation: 43% of nursing home falls with major injury and hospitalization went unreported through the MDS. We dig into what that means for resident safety...

<p>Welcome to Verity's Caregiving Podcast Series! Join cohosts Anne Blust and Allan Stegemann as they navigate the crucial, compassionate, and complicated world of caregiving. Through sharing personal stories and...

<p>Join Allan and Anne as they explore a tough topic that everyone struggles with: grief. Anne shares her personal stories about her journey as a caregiver, and how we can help each other remain strong and feel...

<p>Numbers can light the way or lead us astray. We break down how to build dashboards in long-term care that leaders can actually trust, from defining a “fall with major injury” to validating every step between an...

<p>We map a systems approach to antipsychotic use in nursing homes, from admission screening to documentation, coding, and survey readiness. Our goal is a practical stewardship model that protects residents, preserves...

<p>We unpack how CMS will monitor antipsychotic use in nursing homes, why the national average is changing, and what datasets will be cross-checked to produce public quality measures. We set the stage for part two...

<p>We unpack the OIG’s nursing facility guidance on compliance education and show how to move from generic modules to risk‑based, competency‑driven training that protects residents. We connect risk assessments, CMS...

<p>We trace how OIG’s guidance elevates patient safety and quality from ideals to daily compliance work, and share lessons from Corporate Integrity Agreements that separate paper programs from living systems. Practical...

<p>We examine how the federal shutdown disrupts nursing home oversight, why CMS triaged surveys to emergencies, and the risks created by fewer inspectors and furloughed staff. We share steps facilities can take to...

<p>We examine how CMS F841 and new OIG oversight raise expectations for nursing home medical directors, demanding visible engagement, better policies, and data-informed leadership. We share field lessons on...

<p>Accurate MDS completion has become a regulatory lightning rod as the OIG and CMS intensify their scrutiny of long-term care documentation. This shift isn't merely procedural—it signals a comprehensive effort to...