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What I love about Century, is our laser focus on solutions. Backlogs in hospitals because SNFs aren't staffed well enough to take admissions piled on top of the looming marriage of observation and admission hospital stays that will give folks better access to care. But, if we don't have the caregivers to support those who will then qualify for the care they NEED, we are still in a pickle. Let's talk and find solutions specific to your organizations needs!! #centurystrong #centuryrecruiting #centurysolutions

Did you know that you can find current staffing levels at nursing homes? Jerry Rothkoff recently wrote a great article that shows you how. Tap below to read. #RothkoffLawGroup #RothkoffLaw #ElderCareLaw #ElderLaw #ElderCare

The new federal staffing mandate for skilled nursing facilities brings new challenges and uncertainty, but solutions exist. Check out my latest piece discussing these new staffing rules and what SNF operators can do next. https://lnkd.in/gcj-s85K

Take a look at this article discussing new staffing rules for skilled nursing facilities.

Adtalem is tackling the #NursingCrisis by the numbers. The demand for specialized nursing roles is skyrocketing, with emergency rooms, home healthcare, and other fields facing critical shortages. Nearly 1 in 5 nursing roles are vacant, and turnover rates are soaring according to the 2023 National Healthcare Retention Report. Our partnerships with Chamberlain University are bridging the gap with practice-ready skills. See how: https://bit.ly/4aRys7X

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Nursing home residents confront severe consequences from understaffing, particularly worsened by the COVID-19 crisis.   President Biden's reform agenda, announced in 2022, tackles numerous pressing issues in nursing homes, including enforcing care standards, enhancing transparency, and curbing the misuse of medications. However, while the proposed nurse staffing ratios are a step forward, they fall short of addressing the scope of the problem. Concerns linger about the adequacy of proposed staffing levels, the effectiveness of enforcement mechanisms, and the delay in implementing new standards for rural facilities. Industry opposition, citing potential closures, faces scrutiny, as evidence suggests other factors contribute to facility shutdowns.   CMS must heed calls for stronger staffing standards in the final rule to ensure residents receive the care they deserve, especially as nursing homes recover from the pandemic's impact.   Our team of professionals can streamline processes, provide expertise, and offer support to ensure smooth progress. We offer tailored solutions and proactive guidance to overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes efficiently.   We are the One!   #revenuecycle #revenuecyclemanagement #priorauthorization #medicalbilling #medicalcoding #healthcare #healthcaretechnology #accountsreceivables #denialmanagement #consulting #management #implementationpartner MedPage Today

🚨 I’ve seen a lot of chatter regarding this and I think a lot of folks are missing the point. Some things to remember from the study: 1️⃣ Authors studied ratios lower (3.88 HPRD) than what’s been deemed optimal - 4.1 HPRD 2️⃣ Outcomes got BETTER as staffing increased 3️⃣ It’s possible they didn’t find a minimum because the minimum should be at or higher than 4.1 4️⃣ Residents are coming to us sicker and more complex than ever before. The 4.1 number would have had RUG-IV used as an adjustment (I think) which doesn’t adequately showcase acuity. I’m not a fan of a one-size fits all minimum but saying this study proves staffing and quality don’t correlate is incorrect and misleading. Instead of a minimum - the amount of nursing care actually provided should help to drive reimbursement. If I’m a therapist - I bill a different code based on how long my session was with the patient. This should be the same in LTC. If we’re providing 5 HPRD - reimburse more than those only providing 2.5. It could even be built into VBP. This would work in hospitals, too! Commission for Nurse Reimbursement Incentivizing higher staffing (with a research based ceiling) will bring staffing levels up much faster than a minimum would. #LTC #longtermcare #SNF #nursing #nursestaffing #CMS #Medicare #Medicaid #StaffingMandate

As specialty services and higher acuity cases continue to challenge nursing home clinicians, industry leaders say it takes a special kind of employee to really understand, deal with and plan for the variety of patients seen nowadays. https://bit.ly/47IWWPL