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State Case-Mix Audits Are Intensifying
Stay ahead of changing requirements with defensible, compliant documentation.
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Zero Tolerance: Building a Culture That Prevents Resident Abuse and Neglect in Assisted Living
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
Nov 52 min read
Elopement in Assisted Living: Lessons from Real Incidents and How to Prevent Them
Elopement prevention is not just about locking doors, it’s about creating a culture of vigilance, accountability, and individualized care.
Oct 302 min read
New MDS 3.0 RAI Manual 2025 (v1.20.1) Released - What SNFs Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted on Friday August 29, 2025, the Final MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version 1.20.1 , which will take effect on October 1, 2025. This update marks a significant shift in assessment items, Quality Measures, and overall coding requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities. CMS has also published the final MDS 3.0 Item Sets v1.20.1v3 and their corresponding Item Matrix, also scheduled to go l
Sep 33 min read
Understanding Nursing Home F-Tags: Federal Regulations and Compliance Standards
F-tags (short for federal tags ) are the coding system used to identify nursing home regulations during the survey process. Each...
Sep 31 min read
Ohio Budget Finalized – Significant Focus Needed on Quality Incentive Payment
On July 3, 2023 the Ohio House Bill (HB) 33 for state fiscal year 2024-2025 was finalized. This budget update significantly impacts...
Jul 26, 20235 min read
SNF 5-Claim Probe Coming - What You Need To Know
In a recent update, CMS has announced that effective on June 5, 2023, CMS will implement a 5-Claim Probe and Educate Review for all...
Jun 5, 20232 min read
CMS Schizophrenia Audits - What You Need to Know
Background: On January 18, 2023, in a CMS press release titled, “Biden-Harris Administration Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Nursing...
Mar 14, 20233 min read
End of the Public Health Emergency- What does this mean for you?
On January 30, 2023 The White House announced the intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) related to the...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Utilizing the 3-Day Waiver Among COVID-19 Influenza Increases
Many SNF providers are noting an increase in reporting of the number of positive residents with COVID-19 and Influenza A. With the recent...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
NHSN Influenza Reporting - What You Need To Know
The FY 2023 SNF PPS Final Rule introduced regulatory and reimbursement changes for SNFs, including influenza vaccination reporting...
Dec 1, 20222 min read
A Sneak Peek into October 1, 2023 MDS Changes
On September 1, 2022 CMS released an early look into significant changes that will impact the MDS 3.0 Item Set on October 1, 2023. ...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
CMS FY 2023 CHANGES - What SNF leaders need to know
In recent months, CMS has announced a series of changes that impact SNFs from a regulatory, reimbursement, MDS, and quality perspective. ...
Oct 12, 20221 min read
FY 2023 Changes & Updated Tools for PDPM Management
On July 29, 2022, CMS issued its FY 2023 SNF PPS Final Rule spelling out changes SNF providers can expect in the upcoming fiscal year....
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Latest Industry Updates - SNF Five-Star Rating Changes
Engage Consulting serves as a trusted partner to Skilled Nursing Facilities to achieve excellence across a facility with optimal...
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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