Archives: 2021, May

Emergency Preparedness Update (VIDEO)

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 24, 2021

Today’s video clip covers the Updated Guidance for Emergency Preparedness memo released in March of 2021. You need to thoroughly review all of the changes that have taken place in this update. Make sure to stay tuned!

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Notice of Admission Transmittal (VIDEO)

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 17, 2021

This Minute covers the highlights of Transmittal 10758, dated May 11, 2021 with updates to the Medicare Claims Processing Manual regarding the NOA implementation for January 2022. Make sure to stay tuned!

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Emergency Preparedness UPDATE Blog

By Sharon Litwin, RN, MHA, HCS-D / Posted on: May 12, 2021

The Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality, Safety & Oversight Group updated guidance for surveyors in QSO-21-15-ALL which revised emergency preparedness considering the Public Health Emergency (PHE). Emergency Preparedness (EP) takes a front seat with the Pandemic – CMS has revised the EP condition to add elements related to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and the Pandemic.

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Hospice Proposed Rule Comments & Happy Nurse’s Month! (VIDEO)

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 10, 2021

Welcome to Monday Minute with Melinda! This Minute highlights some very key components of the Hospice Proposed Rule that needs your feedback. Make sure to stay tuned!

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The HEAT Act (VIDEO)

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 3, 2021

Welcome to Monday Minute with Melinda! This Minute is a call to action regarding the Senate bill the HEAT Act. Please review and participate. Make sure to stay tuned!

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