In this lively episode, Qsource pays tribute to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in recognition of National CNA Week. We explores the critical role CNAs play in long-term care—from providing daily support to fostering emotional and spiritual well-being. The episode offers fun, heartfelt, and budget-friendly ideas for facilities to recognize and uplift CNAs, including trivia games, handwritten notes, wall-of-fame spotlights, themed celebrations, and personalized tokens of appreciation. With tips for boosting morale across all shifts and suggestions for CNA recruitment and retention, this episode is a celebration of the profession’s past, present, and future.

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In the latest episode of our podcast, Amanda Odom engages in a compelling conversation with the administrator of Siskin Subacute West, a transitional care facility in Tennessee. The episode delves into the significant challenges faced by the facility during their first annual survey post-COVID-19 and how their collaboration with Qsource helped them navigate the hurdles. This blog post will break down the key themes and actionable insights from the episode, providing valuable guidance for healthcare facilities facing similar regulatory pressures.

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Infection control in skilled nursing facilities is vital for protecting residents, staff, and visitors from preventable illnesses and outbreaks. Facilities face significant challenges—including emerging pathogens, regulatory shifts, and staff compliance—but proactive, evidence-based strategies can mitigate risks. Qsource supports facilities through infection control assessments, staff training, and data-driven improvement plans. By implementing surveillance systems, outbreak response protocols, and leadership-driven communication, nursing homes can strengthen safety, meet CMS standards, and enhance care quality.

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In this episode of "MDS Optimization," Nurse Bugg shares best practices for improving Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes in skilled nursing facilities. The discussion covers interdisciplinary teamwork, real-time documentation, staff training, and leveraging technology to boost compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Nurse Bugg highlights the importance of regular audits in infection control, medication, care plans, and more, linking MDS accuracy to CMS ratings and reimbursement. Real-life case studies illustrate successful strategies. The episode ends with a preview of the next topic: celebrating National Nursing Assistant Day.

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As CMS shifts focus toward complaint-driven surveys and reduces routine inspections, nursing homes face challenges in maintaining compliance, improving star ratings, and identifying quality gaps. Qsource fills the oversight void with proactive services including mock surveys, Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) support, QAPI coaching, and staff training. These solutions help facilities maintain readiness, protect residents, and drive continuous improvement—even in the absence of regular CMS inspections.

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Falls remain a major safety concern in nursing homes, with structured fall risk assessments offering a proactive way to identify at-risk residents and prevent injuries. These assessments evaluate medical conditions, medication use, mobility, environment, and behavioral factors. By using evidence-based tools and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, staff can implement personalized care plans that reduce fall risk. Qsource supports nursing homes with training, resources, and fall prevention programs to improve resident safety and regulatory compliance.

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In this episode, Nurse Bugg, a nursing home consultant with Qsource, discusses care planning success in healthcare facilities, focusing on regulatory flags F656, and F677. She emphasizes the importance of developing timely baseline and comprehensive care plans, involving interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring resident and family participation. Key strategies include regular team meetings, utilizing MDS data, real-time updates, and quality assurance audits. Nurse Bugg highlights best practices such as person-centered care, shared planning tools, and continuous staff education. The episode underscores the need for timely care plan revisions to improve resident outcomes and maintain compliance.

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Overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes remains a critical compliance and care issue. Mock surveys serve as a proactive tool to detect inappropriate prescribing, ensure compliance with F-Tag 758, and reinforce non-pharmacological interventions. These internal audits help facilities assess prescribing trends, evaluate staff knowledge, and strengthen documentation practices. With expert support from Qsource, nursing homes can reduce regulatory risks, improve resident outcomes, and enhance CMS Five-Star Ratings.

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Survey success starts with strong documentation. Learn how complete, consistent records can protect your facility, support regulatory compliance, and help avoid costly deficiencies. Discover proactive steps you can take now to ensure your team is ready when surveyors arrive.

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The fast-paced nature of long-term care facilities tends to make documentation appear as an additional duty within an already heavy workload.  The nursing home staff and administration must understand documentation must be appropriate since it establishes the base for providing quality care while protecting residents' safety and defending organizational integrity.

Qsource believes that organizations organizations should encourage appropriate documentation because it leads to superior healthcare delivery instead of merely satisfying requirements. We need to understand documentation's central role in nursing home operations because improved documentation practices will result in enhanced resident care quality and facility success.

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