Mrs. Gray, an 89-year-old resident, fell while walking unassisted down the hallway. She sustained injuries and was taken to a local emergency room. Mrs. Gray

Mr. Jones, a 50-year-old paraplegic resident of your SNF, was burned by coffee. The CNA found a large wound on Mr. Jones’ thigh while changing

Mrs. Smith, a resident of your facility, was found on the floor by a CNA. Upon assessment, she was found to have sustained an unwitnessed

It’s July 19, the weather is warm, and the sun is shining. Your residents are participating in activities and seem to be enjoying the day.

2023 is flying by! 6 months into the year! Is your facility maintaining CMS requirements for mandatory education of new and incumbent staff? Now is

Approximately 80 % of nursing home residents are prescribed psychotropic medications, which include antianxiety agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants. CMS regulations surrounding psychotropic medications often put

Health Care Risk Management Week, June 19-23, 2023, is a campaign that raises awareness of the importance of risk management. Skilled nursing facilities in the

As May ends, it is important to recognize High Blood Pressure Education Month and National Stroke Awareness Month. Both raise awareness of two serious conditions

A resident reported alleged abuse to his nurse, who immediately notified the supervisor.  What happens next will have a significant impact on your facility. CMS

The month of April brings awareness to National Health Care Decisions Day. Founded in 2008, this day highlights the importance of advance care planning by