Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. CMS also added guidance on §483.70(q)

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

A Boston registered nurse (RN) has pled guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product and one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and deception. The RN was working in a nursing home when she tampered with morphine that was prescribed to a resident under her care.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 20, 2022

The nurse pleaded not guilty to four counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances. Drug diversion can be a felony and can result in the loss of license for nurses and other healthcare personnel. Document that the trainings occurred, and place the signed document in each employee’s education file.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Facilities are reminded that they must keep documentation tracking (i) the educational resources offered and (ii) whether the resident or their representative accepted or refused the vaccine. viii] Who We Help – Nursing Homes | qioprogram.org. Education for Staff Regarding Up-To-Date Vaccinations and Boosters. vi] [link].

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

Additionally, the nursing home failed to include on-call pay and other bonuses in the calculation of overtime pay. Affected workers included registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietary staff, maintenance workers, and housekeeping staff.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes compliance with licensing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities, as well as adherence to the state’s stringent patient privacy laws, including HIPAA and the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Medical and mental/behavioral health providers must adhere to licensing requirements — set by the Alaska State Medical Board and Alaska Division of Behavioral Health — to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care. If using a learning management system, ensure the vendor offers Alaska -approved training.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare. If using a learning management system, ensure the vendor offers New Jersey -approved training.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Unit oversees the licensing and regulation of health professionals, including the DIvision of of Medicine and Surgery for physicians, the Division of Nursing , and the Division of Mental Health And Social Work Practice for counseling professionals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

For example, the Brigham Home Hospital program leveraged Biofourmis’ AI-based technology to improve outcomes while lowering costs by 38%, the company reported. A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc.

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Health Law Advisor

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Change in control includes sales, transfers, assignments, mergers, and reorganizations and is deemed to “occur on the date of execution of the document effectuating the change.”. It covers all non-governmental healthcare entities licensed under N.J.S.A. It also covers home health care services agencies as defined under N.J.S.A.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

OIGs new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community emphasizes the importance of staff screening and exclusion checks. Under 42 CFR Sec.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

If you are a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical pharmacist, oral surgeon, ophthalmologist, or other licensed health professional with clinical privileges in a hospital, chances are that one day you will be subject to a peer review action or investigation. If you have documents (e.g., Indest III, J.D.,

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 8, 2022

Physician Visits in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Facilities – 42 CFR §483.30 CMS waived the requirement for physicians and non-physician practitioners to perform in-person visits for nursing home residents and allow visits to be conducted, as appropriate, via telehealth options.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly practicing medicine as a registered nurse without a license at seven nursing and assisted living facilities in Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties. Update as necessary.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has excluded a Louisiana man from participation in federal healthcare programs due to his ownership interest in seven Louisiana nursing homes that OIG previously excluded. As a result, OIG has excluded the nursing homes and their owner.

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Med-Net Compliance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

An Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) analysis identified more than 100 Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) investigations where do-not-resuscitate (DNR) paperwork or practices were not properly followed in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes in the past five years. Update as needed.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

An Illinois licensed practical nurse (LPN) was convicted and sentenced for failing to administer lifesaving measures to a resident in a nursing home in 2017. Additionally, the LPN’s nursing license was suspended for an unspecified period of time. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on CPR.

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SQA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The complete batch documentation must be available to the Manufacturer’s/Importation Authorization (MIA) holder responsible for QP certification or batch confirmation at the time of certification or batch confirmation. This Guide is a complementary guide to several other ISPE Guidance Documents as indicated below.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

The defendant presented the facility staff with falsified documentation indicating that she had performed neurological evaluations throughout the evening. The nurse was sentenced to six months under house arrest and may not seek reinstatement of her license or work in a care facility/home during her five-year supervision period.

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SQA

MAY 17, 2022

The Points is an upgraded version of Practice for Cosmetics Production Licensing , implemented in 2016, with more stringent inspection requirements. Annex VI to Procedure for Conducting GCP Inspections Requested by the CHMP: Record Keeping and Archiving of Documents, EMA/INS/183077/2022, 02 May 2022.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the CMS as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff. Information Needed within Four Hours of Entrance.

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MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

This article will focus on the federal changes, but make sure to check with all states where your providers are licensed to stay up-to-date. Emergency plans no longer need to include documentation of efforts to contact relevant local, state, regional, tribal, and federal emergency preparedness officials regarding emergency planning efforts.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Strikes averted at four Connecticut nursing homes but not in Windsor. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents.

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Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass. officials take aim at anti-abortion centers with new public awareness campaign Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements Nursing home chain with 3 Central Mass. One is still waiting for a contract.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. Vincent, Indianapolis Colts announce new partnership Franciscan Health launches 24/7 ambulance to help patients in rural counties Lilly to make $1.8B

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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Hall Render

JUNE 2, 2023

NATIONAL 9 health systems working with Amazon, Microsoft, Apple 293 hospitals at immediate risk of closure AHA chair-elect participates in CEO roundtable on rural health care crisis AHA report demonstrates benefits of 340B program AHA Urges OCR to Suspend or Amend Online Tracking Guidance AMA and others launch collective call for health equity in Rise (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

How tight nursing home capacity is bottlenecking hospital operations. Over 50% of Text in EHR Notes is Duplicate Clinical Documentation. Investigators found high rates of bed sores and extended isolation among Providence nursing home patients, leading to $310K fine. Is the doctor’s office heading for extinction?

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry. New Bill Aims to Extend Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. Nursing home lobbyists request sit-down with Biden about reforms. CONNECTICUT.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Sioux Center Man Accused Of Assaulting Nurse, Law Officer At Orange City Hospital.

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