by Anonymous

As a standard, during the annual survey process, a request is made for a certain number of files associated with abuse reporting.  As expected, this request was made at a facility in northern California, and met with some astounding results.  As a long term care facility, you may want to pay close attention to the details.

February 27 - March 1, 2014

CALTCM is looking for physician members who would like to serve as delegates to the AMDA House of Delegates next February.  As of now, this is still open only to physicians (MD/DOs) but it is hoped that in the near future (like by the following year), that will open up to nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.  This is an honor that does not require a great deal of time; there is a lunch meeting (with food provided) on Friday, then a two-hour meeting on Saturday from 4 to 6 pm.  The HOD is always a colorful experience, and this body gets to elect AMDA’s new officers and leaders.  If you are planning to attend AMDA and would be willing to help out, please e-mail Barbara Hulz at [email protected].

by Tim Gieseke MD, CMD

I received the attached announcement recently about important changes to the Medicare rules on Inpatient Admissions from Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.   I believe this is good news! for our potential residents, since it means more hospital admissions will meet CMS’s 3 day qualifying stay criteria, necessary for qualifying for the

by Donna Renee Williams,  RN, MBA, CDONA/LTC

It is often stated that the long term care industry is second only to the nuclear power industry as it relates to regulatory requirements in California.  Many companies that provide long term care also provide services across the continuum inclusive of assisted living facilities (ALFs).  Recently the spotlight has shifted