Starting January 2026, CMS updates the long-stay antipsychotic QM with a new MDS Hybrid Measure. Understand the changes, triggers, exclusions, and reporting impact.

Medication compliance in assisted living impacts safety, quality, and survey outcomes. Discover Ohio regulations, compliance risks, and proven strategies for safer medication management.

A Practical Look at Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement for Today’s Leaders Quality improvement is not a project. It is a habit that shapes the daily experience of residents and the teams who care for them. Although QAPI has been a regulatory focus for years, the conversation has shifted. Surveyors are looking more closely at how communities use data, identify root causes, and sustain meaningful change. Leaders are expected to show not only that a problem was correc

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Resident Abuse Prevention Protecting residents from abuse and neglect isn’t just a compliance issue, it’s a moral imperative. Every assisted living community must foster a culture where safety, dignity, and accountability are non-negotiable. Unfortunately, recent investigations in Ohio have revealed troubling lapses in how some facilities respond to abuse allegations, manage staff conduct, and protect vulnerable residents.   In one case, a cognitively impaired resident was se

Elopement prevention is not just about locking doors, it’s about creating a culture of vigilance, accountability, and individualized care.