Issue#05-2015May 2015
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CMS Survey and Certification memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.

 

Survey and Certification Letters  

 

Surveyor Training Website

 

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The survey and certification process is a collaborative effort between CMS and providers.  This website will allow providers the opportunity to take the same courses as surveyors.  

 

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To sign up for the State and FBI background check program for new employees click the icon below.


For additional information about the program, please contact the help desk at (502) 564-2159 or via email.  

 

Division of Health Care Leadership Team

 

Connie Payne

Deputy Inspector General

 

Jackie Aitkin

Assistant Director 

 

Melanie Poynter

Assistant Director

 

Andrea Willhite

Assistant Director

 

Dudley Ellis

Pharmacy Consultant 

 

 

  

Long Term Care Provider Newsletter
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Welcome to the May 2015 edition of the Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care's Long Term Care Provider Newsletter.  This newsletter is a valuable vehicle to update you on current events affecting Long Term Care.  
  
Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone you think would benefit.  They may continue receiving this newsletter by joining our mailing list using the link at the bottom. We look forward to serving you through this communication vehicle.
Restrain Yourself

 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in accordance with the Government Performance (GPRA),a United States Law enacted in 1993, established plans and goals for Nursing Homes to have a reduction in resident use of physical restraints. This is a national campaign that continues to be a focus for CMS which requires the state survey agency to review each facility's compliance related to physical restraint regulations during all standard surveys.   While Kentucky's nursing home provider's statewide average use of physical restraints has improved, decreasing from 5.9% in 2007 to 4.1% in the 3rd quarter of 2010, the state of Kentucky providers are still well above the national average of 2.6% for the 3rd quarter of 2010. CMS has set the national goal for each state to have an average of 2% or less of residents restrained in nursing homes.

 

Click here for several helpful links to the federal and state regulatory requirements as it relates to restraints and resource contacts.

Message from Kentucky's QIN - QIO

The Office of Inspector General is pleased to provide information from the CMS funded QSource and atom Alliance, the Quality Innovation Network (QIN) - Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) for Kentucky. 
 
Click Here to read a message from Kentucky's QIN-QIO: 
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Training
Two Day Training - Tentatively Scheduled for August 2015


The training will be held in Lexington, KY.  More information on exact location and specific training dates to follow in upcoming Newsletters.

 

If you have any questions about the training you may contact Jessica Lowe at 502-564-7963 at extension 3310 or at [email protected]
Workshop Available
Advancing in Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative is presenting the workshop "Disrupt Infections:  Creating A Community Of Prevention" as part of a 30-city tour with the Dr. Bill Thomas' Age of Disruption Tour.  

Joanne Rader, RN, MN, nationally recognized as a challenger of LTC practices, will lead the interactive sessions and live demonstrations toward creative, practical solutions for highlighting infection prevention in care communities. Questions will be answered, and Dr. Bill Thomas will close the workshop with final comments. Register Today!
Kentucky Person-Centered Care Program for Long-Term Care Conferences
Registration is Now Open!!

The Kentucky Person-Centered Care Program for Long-Term Care is offering two days of in-depth learning for long term care facilities (certified nursing homes) interested in renewing their efforts with Person-Centered Care practices with national and state experts including Carman Bowman, Barbara Frank, Pioneer Network, the Alzheimer's  Association and more.


 

See below for additional information:

MDS Staffing Focused Surveys

CMS Releases Additional Information


In an effort to better prepare the facilities for these surveys, CMS has authorized the release of Worksheet #1 to providers. This is the same worksheet that will be handed to facility staff upon entrance to be completed.   

 

CMS is aware that many providers and/or associations have questions and concerns about the MDS/Staffing Focused Surveys.At the request of CMS, please continue to direct your questions or requests for the release of information to, [email protected].

 MDS/RAI Coordinator Contact Information

 

MDS Assessment or Coding Issues 

Jan Keeling at 502-564-7963, x3301 or via e-mail

  

Transmission or Technical Issues

Rhonda Littleton-Roe at 502-564-7963, x3300 or via e-mail

Are You a New Long Term Care Administrator?

Please ensure that the Division of Health Care has up to date information for your LTC facility's administrator.

Contact (502) 564-7963 to provide your LTC facility's administrator contact information.

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