CMS Rules Are Our Best Tools – Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control in Nursing Homes

CMS Rules Are Our Best Tools – Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control in Nursing Homes

In 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its life safety and emergency preparedness regulations related to health care facilities to improve protections for all individuals enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, including those residing in...
CMS Quality In Motion Report: Putting Quality Goals into Action

CMS Quality In Motion Report: Putting Quality Goals into Action

Quality in Motion: Acting on the CMS National Quality Strategy is CMS’s latest update to the 2022 National Quality Strategy, which was launched to improve the quality and safety of health care for everyone, focusing on those from underserved and under-resourced...
Alzheimer’s Association: Upcoming Events | Grief and Healing, Native Populations and Alzheimer’s and Advanced Care and Legal Planning

Alzheimer’s Association: Upcoming Events | Grief and Healing, Native Populations and Alzheimer’s and Advanced Care and Legal Planning

The Alzheimer’s Association® is hosting several virtual events, alongside other organizations, in April and May. Don’t miss your chance to join these learning opportunities to better understand grief and reflections in healing, Alzheimer’s disease in...
Language Access Plan: Effective Communication is Critical for Understanding, Empowerment and High-Quality Care

Language Access Plan: Effective Communication is Critical for Understanding, Empowerment and High-Quality Care

Imagine not being able to communicate effectively with those around you. What would you do if you were in danger or needed help? Now imagine working in a healthcare setting; an individual enters the room and is in obvious need of help. You lack the ability to...