Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs are invaluable for incorporating person-centered care in nursing homes. However, the concept is not clearly defined by government agencies ...

An 18-month program combining leadership training and quality assurance education is being credited with reducing turnover and improving resident safety and quality of life. The Moving Forward ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, Japanese textile magnate Sakichi Toyoda introduced the philosophy of jidoka, stopping production at the first sign of error to ...

Next year is bringing many changes to the regulatory landscape for skilled nursing. With new payment rules, coding changes and heightened scrutiny on the horizon, industry leaders are urging providers ...

A Drive-By, facility-wide, all-staff educational program reduced acquired pressure injuries (PIs) during COVID-19 lockdowns at 2 long-term care facilities (LTCFs), according to results of a study ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to require that, in order to participate in the Medicare program, certain types of providers and suppliers meet health and safety ...

Q: How can I involve staff in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program? A:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services form CMS-20058, QAPI and QAA Pathway, which surveyors use ...

In July, CMS released a guide to new and updated frequently asked questions around the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model. Yet while home-based care providers certainly have many ...

Nursing facilities must have robust data-driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs that address the full range of care and services offered based on the facility assessment.