All Blogs http://www.equipforquality.com equip@equipforquality.com http://www.getmura.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:30:48 -0400 en-us CMS Updates MDS 3.0 Chapter 6 http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-mds-30-chapter-6/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-mds-30-chapter-6/#comments A85BE315-1321-AE62-1085FBB93DF50EFE Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Medicare PPS section of the new MDS 3.0 manual was updated July 1.

]]> MDS National Train-the-Trainer Conference http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-national-train-the-trainer-conference/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-national-train-the-trainer-conference/#comments 8951CAD3-1321-AE62-107C5A04A0B16839 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The 2nd MDS National Train-the-Trainer Conference is scheduled for August 9-13, 2010 in Las Vegas. Open registration begins today - June 30.

]]> MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - To date http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-to-date/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-to-date/#comments 6FB41A16-1321-AE62-10D1FBA46F161CE3 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS continues to update sections of the MDS 3.0 Manual.   

]]> MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - Section G and Q http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-section-g-and-q/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-section-g-and-q/#comments 460F6B62-1321-AE62-10577BDB46105866 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 On June 15th, CMS issued updates to the MDS 3.0 manual, sections G and Q

]]> Additional Updates to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/additional-updates-to-the-mds-30-rai-manual/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/additional-updates-to-the-mds-30-rai-manual/#comments 0362CD29-1321-AE62-10448AC0932072EB Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS has updated the MDS 3.0 manual, Chapter 3, sections B, D, E, F, H, K and X.

]]> CMS Updates MDS 3.0 Manual, Sections E, J, O and Z http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-mds-30-manual-sections-e-and-z/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-mds-30-manual-sections-e-and-z/#comments 2219569C-1321-AE62-1047859B402C7CED Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 On June 9th and 10th, CMS updated information in sections E, J, O and Z of the MDS 3.0 RAI manual.

]]> CMS Updates RAI Manual http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-rai-manual/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-rai-manual/#comments DA0ABB01-1321-AE62-1038F0E34668C26E Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The MDS 3.0 RAI manual Chapter 3, sections I, L, N and P have been revised.

]]> Recognize your Rising Nurse Star Today! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm?LinkServID=F9F8F378-1321-AE62-101F1A6D1AE7E05E&showMeta=0 F9F8F378-1321-AE62-101F1A6D1AE7E05E Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Submit your nomination for the 5th Annual Joan Anne McHugh Award for Leadership in Long-term Care Nursing. The award recognizes aspiring nurse leaders who provide excellent clinical care to their residents, while demonstrating a commitment to the field of long-term care nursing.

]]> CMS Updates the ADL Flowchart http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-the-adl-flowchart/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-updates-the-adl-flowchart/#comments 411AF3F7-1321-AE62-101DBE42313EAA80 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 This algorithm will assist staff in the completion of the ADL assessment.

]]> MDS 3.0 Manual Updates - Chapter 3, Section C, V, S and Chapter 4 http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-chapter-3-section-c-v-s-and-chapter-4/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-manual-updates-chapter-3-section-c-v-s-and-chapter-4/#comments 5C714EA4-1321-AE62-10A88FBD3A289197 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 On June 18th, CMS issued updates to the MDS 3.0 manual, Chapter 3, sections C, V, and S and Chapter 4

]]> Avoidable Emergency Department Visits http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm?LinkServID=834D8706-1321-AE62-10164DB4471FE438&showMeta=0 834D8706-1321-AE62-10164DB4471FE438 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CDC reports a large percentage of nursing home residents' ED visits are avoidable.

]]> Google – Search, Maps, E-mail, Calculator? http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/google-search-maps-e-mail-calculator/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/google-search-maps-e-mail-calculator/#comments A7D90A9E-1321-AE62-1044E9FA6564D0FB Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Explore Google's many special features.

]]> Stage I and Stage II of the QIS http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/stage-i-and-stage-ii-of-the-qis/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/stage-i-and-stage-ii-of-the-qis/#comments 02E30974-1321-AE62-10DF53530D251470 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Learn about the two stages of the QIS.

]]> Resources and Tips for Preparing for the QIS http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/resources-and-tips-for-preparing-for-the-qis/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/resources-and-tips-for-preparing-for-the-qis/#comments 40B6A10A-1321-AE62-108604B7FDD1554E Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Review the most current forms, tools and manual used by surveyors during the QIS process.

]]> Differences between the Traditional Survey and the QIS http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/differences-between-the-traditional-survey-and-the-qis1/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/differences-between-the-traditional-survey-and-the-qis1/#comments D4A4E04D-1321-AE62-10012DD1FFA207DB Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Learn about the major differences between the traditional survey and the new QIS.

]]> Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) – Why the departure from the traditional survey? http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/quality-indicator-survey-qis-why-the-departure-from-the-traditional-survey/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/quality-indicator-survey-qis-why-the-departure-from-the-traditional-survey/#comments 86A94774-1321-AE62-10355CC2AE540299 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Quality Indicator Survey has a lenghty history.

]]> MDS 3.0 Section S http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-section-s/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-section-s/#comments 6F417BFB-1321-AE62-101D7AB36A1E04C7 Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Version 1.00.2 of the MDS data specifications has finally been released.  This spec includes section S items. 
]]> RUG-IV Implementation Set for October 1, 2010 http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rug-iv-implementation-set-for-october-1-2010/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rug-iv-implementation-set-for-october-1-2010/#comments 4526F251-1321-AE62-10E9ED5764C46AAC Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS advises providers that Oct. 1 remains the likely implementation date.

]]> Rich Internet Applications http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rich-internet-applications/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rich-internet-applications/#comments 8340DBCC-1321-AE62-10DA000BFD07DAC5 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) offer a rich, engaging experience that improves user satisfaction and increases productivity. Using the broad reach of the Internet, RIAs can be deployed across browsers and even Desktops.

]]> Changes to the MDS 3.0 Forthcoming http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/changes-to-the-mds-30-forthcoming/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/changes-to-the-mds-30-forthcoming/#comments F861FD27-1321-AE62-10CDAC74BD4BA7B5 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS announced changes expected to the MDS 3.0 and training material.

]]> Wii-Habillitation is Improving Function and Quality of life for Residents in Senior Living Systems http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/wii-habillitation-is-improving-function-and-quality-of-life-for-residents-in-senior-living-systems/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/wii-habillitation-is-improving-function-and-quality-of-life-for-residents-in-senior-living-systems/#comments F2D50B7F-1321-AE62-107E13AF82897C80 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Seniors in community living residences are benefiting from the Nintendo Wii video game system.

]]> Kitchen Safety and the Elderly http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/kitchen-safety-and-the-elderly/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/kitchen-safety-and-the-elderly/#comments AB052FAC-1321-AE62-103896049100999F Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Help the elderly maintain a safe and functional environment.

]]> Not All Pressure Ulcers Are Avoidable http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/not-all-pressure-ulcers-are-avoidable/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/not-all-pressure-ulcers-are-avoidable/#comments 67EEB7CB-1321-AE62-107B75B3C479A8B0 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 NPUAP's press release on unavoidable pressure ulcers.

]]> Exceptional Care Planning in Nursing Homes http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/exceptional-care-planning-in-nursing-homes/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/exceptional-care-planning-in-nursing-homes/#comments 6254E62D-1321-AE62-10D126B1000F38BF Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Foundation for Long Term Care presents a free seminar on improving the efficiency of care planning.

]]> Quality Indicator Survey: Coming soon to a State near you! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/quality-indicator-survey-coming-soon-to-a-state-near-you/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/quality-indicator-survey-coming-soon-to-a-state-near-you/#comments 488BC5B0-1321-AE62-106E9C3E31CE373F Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 This is the first in a series of articles on the QIS.

]]> Elders' Memory Improves While Searching the Internet http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/elders-memory-improves-while-search-the-interntet/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/elders-memory-improves-while-search-the-interntet/#comments 1A422868-1321-AE62-10994E924662F374 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Elderly who search the Internet have better memory and decision-making abilities.

]]> MDS Data Specification Navigators http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-data-specification-navigators/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-data-specification-navigators/#comments 0B52E0D3-1321-AE62-10BB5346DE1BE891 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Two new resources have been added to help you navigate the official CMS MDS 2.0 and the new MDS 3.0 data specifications.

]]> Green House Projects Use Clinical Benchmarking Tool to Tell Their Quality Story http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/green-house-projects-use-clinical-benchmarking-tool-to-tell-their-quality-story/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/green-house-projects-use-clinical-benchmarking-tool-to-tell-their-quality-story/#comments F673F5C6-1321-AE62-10E91802E42687EA Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 EQUIP is now being implemented in the Green House Projects for care planning, quality improvement and benchmarking.

]]> Change That Tune! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/change-that-tune/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/change-that-tune/#comments 3FA58748-1321-AE62-107D5ABB96F33A0B Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Improve the quality of life of nursing home residents through appropriate music.

]]> Clinical Informatics: The Key to Managing Data Overload in Long Term Care http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/clinical-informatics-the-key-to-managing-data-overload-in-long-term-care/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/clinical-informatics-the-key-to-managing-data-overload-in-long-term-care/#comments 5A3A6105-1321-AE62-10E20994E4209E96 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The healthcare field is experiencing a tremendous influx of patient/resident data that can be overwhelming to clinicians. The good news is that when this information is synthesized properly, it can help manage and improve outcomes and quality of care. 

]]> EQUIP Wins ESSAE Award http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/equip-wins-essae-award/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/equip-wins-essae-award/#comments AE82871B-1321-AE62-10660DAF538FF412 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 NYAHSA's EQUIP for Quality team recently received the Empire State Society of Association Executives' Association Excellence Award in Technology.

]]> Excel Tips: Paste Special http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/excel-paste-special1/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/excel-paste-special1/#comments 0B633703-1321-AE62-10391597D4EAB617 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Microsoft Excel has an incredibly useful feature named "Paste Special" which allows you to paste data in some non-standard ways. Try out this tip.

]]> MDS 3.0 Informational Sessions http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-informational-sessions/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/mds-30-informational-sessions/#comments 7A24CAE0-1321-AE62-10D608BFE07D03B1 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS is on target for its October 2010 release of the MDS 3.0.  During its recent Open Door Forum a schedule of tentative educational sessions was presented.

]]> Five Star Rating Update http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/five-star-update/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/five-star-update/#comments A2F47F7C-1321-AE62-10516F015AD25627 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS has modified the Five Star Technical Users Guide.  This change holds facility's rating constant unless new health inspection data becomes available.

]]> “Long Term Care Services and Supports” – An outdated phrase? http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/e2809clong-term-care-services-and-supportse2809d-an-outdated-phrase/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/e2809clong-term-care-services-and-supportse2809d-an-outdated-phrase/#comments 4C75F7D1-1321-AE62-10478E5822432416 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A new phrase in healthcare is getting a lot of attention for the disabled community.

]]> CMS Posts MDS 3.0 Manual http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-posts-mds-30-manual/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cms-posts-mds-30-manual/#comments 5A3B02A4-1321-AE62-10970F3C15D69F77 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 CMS has released the entire MDS 3.0 manual for viewing. 

]]> Identifying Pain in Cognitively Impaired Residents Using Informatics Software http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/identifying-pain-in-cognitively-impaired-residents-using-informatics-software/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/identifying-pain-in-cognitively-impaired-residents-using-informatics-software/#comments 6C088B97-1321-AE62-10CA327FB7BF339F Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Analysis of MDS data shows significant gap in prevalence of pain between cognitively impaired and intact residents.

]]> Health In Their Hands http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/health-in-their-hands/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/health-in-their-hands/#comments AF05CEB5-1321-AE62-10E21A5D02BE619B Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Kaiser Permanente is experimenting with a computerized tablet in hopes of freeing nurses and doctors from old-school tools and allowing them more time at a patient's bedside.

]]> Handle With Care http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/handle-with-care/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/handle-with-care/#comments 4C64B84A-1321-AE62-105242DC9BCD5E7F Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Is the future of manual lifting and transferring residents changing?

]]> RSS Feed.....Only for YOU! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rss-feedonly-for-you/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/rss-feedonly-for-you/#comments 430CA36D-1321-AE62-10AF77BA9EA29AE2 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Learn how you can automatically keep current on internet news, favorite websites and other information.

]]> New Nurses' Views of Quality Improvement Education http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/new-nurses-views-of-quality-improvement-education/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/new-nurses-views-of-quality-improvement-education/#comments AF3D5F61-1321-AE62-10779E9DF04D1A28 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 A study shows new nurses thought that they were "poorly" prepared about or had “never heard of” quality improvement.

]]> New Year ……New MDS 3.0 Screening Protocols! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/new-year-new-mds-30-screening-protocols/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/new-year-new-mds-30-screening-protocols/#comments FA5BFCCA-1321-AE62-109A22A3999A8A39 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Three standardized assessment protocols will be used as part of the MDS 3.0 for assessing the residents through the new prescribed interview.  Now is the time to get more familiarized with the BIMS, CAM and PHQ-0.

]]> Delirium Alert! http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/delirium-alert/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/delirium-alert/#comments 74CCFE23-1321-AE62-10D8E720236660E9 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Delirium is a serious condition and when detected early, interventions can be implemented to quickly reverse the condition.  It's important that all staff become familiar with the signs of delirium.

]]> CNAs Hold the Key to Accurate MDS Coding http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cnas-hold-the-key-to-accurate-mds-coding/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/cnas-hold-the-key-to-accurate-mds-coding/#comments 6A9BC62D-1321-AE62-1075F39038C127EB Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The CNAs in an organization play a key role in gathering information, documenting ADL function, providing psycho-social information and other pertinent data that will be used to complete the MDS assessment.

]]> Apps for Nurses http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/apps-for-nurses/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/apps-for-nurses/#comments 9D674467-1321-AE62-10965072104FC953 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The use of mobile devices to access clinical information is on the rise.  See some of the top apps nurses are using during their work day.

]]> Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/advancing-excellence-in-americas-nursing-homes-campaign/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/advancing-excellence-in-americas-nursing-homes-campaign/#comments 8E0838D2-1321-AE62-10CFD626652C7847 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign and AAHSA is in an active recruitment phase.

]]> INTERACT II Helps Reduce Hospitalizations http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/interact-ii-helps-reduce-hospitalizations/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/interact-ii-helps-reduce-hospitalizations/#comments 435A7EF2-1321-AE62-10CE1D17F927E9C2 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 DHSS to offer Millions in Information Technology Grants http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/department-of-health-and-human-services-to-offer-80-million-in-information-technology-grants/ http://www.equipforquality.com/community/index.cfm/blogs1/department-of-health-and-human-services-to-offer-80-million-in-information-technology-grants/#comments 5A3AC9C2-1321-AE62-10E3DDF5F965E309 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 The Department of Health and Human Services recently disclosed that it will provide $80 million in grants to help develop and strengthen the health information technology workforce.

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