NASL — the little engine that does
The National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care is currently enjoying its moment in the sun, in more ways than one.
Compliance
Post-acute providers putting billions into regulatory compliance, report finds
The healthcare industry spends roughly $39 billion annually on regulatory compliance efforts, with post-acute care providers bearing the brunt, a new report shows.
New company launched around CMS requirements
RoP Learning launched last week as a company geared to help post-acute care providers meet new federal standards.
Why nursing homes can exhale — but not get complacent
The announced delay of full enforcement of new survey requirements is indeed good news for nursing home operators and all of their compliance officers. Their blood pressure should now lower a few millimeters. If only for a while.
Ask The Legal Expert about … compliance programs
What’s needed for a vibrant compliance program in today’s increasingly scrutinized legal climate?
Big Brother is watching (you wash your hands … or not)
I’m one of those people who sings, and occasionally dances, while they drive. Nothing too out of control, of course, but just passionately enough where you might be concerned that I was having a medical issue if you passed me on the freeway.
Staying on the right side of compliance
In the 403-page Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule, there has been a lot of discussion around arbitration, quality and education. But buried within also are new regulations around compliance programs.
Compliance: A game of follow the leader
Do you remember playing follow the leader as a kid? You just followed the person in front of you and did exactly the same thing. And you did your best. Compliance today is a bit like playing follow the leader.
Creating a ‘Just Culture’
Defined by the Office of Inspector General as “harm resulting from medical care,” adverse events are imperative for skilled nursing facilities to avoid. This can be achieved by implementing a “Just Culture.”
HIPAA audits to resume soon
Long-term care providers should get ready for the second round of HIPAA compliance audits this year, but the agency in charge of them is keeping mum about the exact date.
