Clarification on End Date of CMS Hurricane Helene Waivers

Palmetto GBA just received clarification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the waivers related to Hurricane Helene. Following this clarification, Palmetto...
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Utilizing IDDSI’s Tools to Avoid Texture Modified Food Mistakes and Citations

Some skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have implemented a specific diet standard, titled the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). The IDDSI Framework Documents provide guidelines...
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Reminder: CMS SNF Off-Cycle Provider Enrollment Due in August

As announced earlier, the mandatory off-cycle SNF provider enrollment revalidation deadline has been pushed back to August 1, 2025. The previous deadline was May 1, 2025. ...
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Registration Now Open for Delivering Solutions 25

Set your sights on success—Delivering Solutions 25 (DS25) is where leadership, innovation, and opportunity meet. Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19–22, 2025, for...
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Important FDA Notices

Corrected Use Instructions for Infusion Pumps The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was recently notified that three letters were sent to Smiths Medical customers...
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Fourteen North Carolina Skilled Nursing Facilities Earn AHCA/NCAL Bronze Commitment to Quality Award

The North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association (NCHCFA) is proud to congratulate 14 skilled nursing facilities across the state that have been honored with the...
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Partners of the Week: Meet 360Care & All South Flooring!

Meet 360Care! Please visit their website www.360care.com or contact Cherie Burton at [email protected] to learn more. Meet All South Flooring! Please visit their website www.allsouthflooring.com...
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AHCA Product of the Week 2025 - Creating Inclusive Communities for LGBTQI and HIV+ Older Adults

What are some of the unique concerns, needs, and strengths of your residents who are also lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender? How can your staff...
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Did You Know?

National CNA Week is June 12 - 18, and we are so thankful to all the CNAs who dedicate their lives to the well-being of...
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June 11, 2025 - Issue 2315