The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Testing Collection and Coordination Team (TCC) is hosting office hours for long-term care facilities the first...
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Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shared the intent to rescind vaccination requirements for staff, CMS has not officially issued a rescission...
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With the end of the Public Health Emergency, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) created short videos to help providers and community...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on May 15 that Meghan Groen will head the state’s Medicaid programs covering physical and...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updates to several downloadable survey resource documents, including the Entrance Conference form and the Infection Prevention, Control, and...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering virtual training on the updated guidance for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Minimum Data Set...
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Some facilities have experienced issues accessing the HPS component in NHSN to report the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) required data on...
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On May 8, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued the following link for nursing facilities to apply for the Workforce Retention and Recruitment...
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Providers will see a 2% increase to the current Medicaid interim rate — from 2.5% to 4.5% — retroactively applied to January 1, 2023. The...
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Are you looking for options to provide Infection Preventionist (IP) training for your staff? Check out some of the options available. The following organizations offer an...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Surveillance of Healthcare Associated and Resistant Pathogens (SHARP) Unit is recruiting nursing facilities interested in working...
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Your Top-Line is a LTC Trend Tracker℠ publication that includes metrics and graphics outlining skilled nursing center's progress on Five Star performance, the AHCA/NCAL Quality...
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AHCA/NCAL is asking providers (SNF, AL, ID/DD) to complete a survey to see how long-term care is faring. Providers will be asked about a few topics including...
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