F490 Administration revisions in Medicare State Operations Manual (SOM) / OBRA.
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. -John Maxwell Revisions to Administration F490 SOM / OBRA. In November 2016 much [...]
Mega-rule updates for AIT’s taking the NAB exam!
The mega-rule updates for AIT’s taking the NAB exam starting in July 2017 is causing much stress to many individuals. The regulations have been reorganized, revised and new laws added. [...]
ePHI Electronic Personal Health Record Information Breach!
CMS Emergency Preparedness against cyber attacks with Titan new black hole technology! ePHI Electronic Personal Health Record Information Breach is one of the most re-occurring news stories today. [...]
New NAB Exam Update!
The latest update for the new NAB exam is the time line. The first date available to register for the new NAB exam is July 1st, 2017. The last day [...]
Copy of transfer/discharge notices to the Ombudsman!
Thank you Social Services for all that you do! A copy of the transfer or discharge notice given to the resident must also be sent to a representative [...]
NHA AIT’s must be prepared for the new NAB exam structure and mega rule after July 2017!
Don't Panic! All potential AIT''s and Nursing Home Administrator candidates must be prepared for the new NAB Exam and Mega rule after July 2017. NAB are offering more [...]
AIT Positions!
How can I get a job as an AIT? This is an extremely common and/or recurring question. Like anything else in life, you have to think outside of the box. [...]
F441 New requirement! Infection Preventionists in charge of Infection Prevention & Control Program!
The CDC is a site that all healthcare workers should visit. Healthcare is such a big beautiful melting pot of many different cultures from all around the world. That being [...]
HIPPA: HHS fines $475,000 for not notifying of breach!
Well, we knew it was coming. Identity theft has been an issue for years but in the last few years it’s been such a problem that even the Federal Register inserted [...]
Survey Exit! No scope & Severity Allowed.
Surveyors are now being very careful to only give facts during the survey process and/or exit. They aren’t allowed to make general statements such as “overall the facility is good”. [...]