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Dr. Kari Everson details known, significant issues affecting the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) submission system in May 2026. Many facilities are experi… More...
HHS unveiled a plan to reduce unnecessary psychiatric medications, with key implications for nursing homes already under scrutiny for psychotropic and… More...
SNF Quality Reporting Program data for Q4 2025 is due May 18 at 11:59 p.m. MDS, NHSN, and influenza vaccination data are all included — no late correc… More...
A new psychotropic medication stewardship workgroup was introduced at the recent BNHRC forums. Learn why the group is forming, its four key aims, and … More...
Important: Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities must complete the Emergency Preparedness Temporary Shelter “Like Facility” Surve… More...
Survey trends in Wisconsin nursing homes reveal pressure injuries as the top deficiency in early 2026—highlighting missed assessments, delayed care pl… More...
Survey delays of hours are happening due to MFA issues in PointClickCare. DHS shares practical fixes providers can implement now to keep surveys movin… More...
After losing the Provider Portal, DHS is launching Provider Finder. The new tool will offer deeper insight into survey results, trends, and facility d… More...
BNHRC surveyors shared trends they’re seeing statewide. Review the most common citations discussed at recent forums and how facilities can use this in… More...
CMS clarified survey timing in revised QSO‑26‑03-NH. Learn what the five‑hour rule, updated entrance times, and consecutive‑day requirements mean for … More...
Electronic Plans of Correction (ePOCs) are now live in some regions. The new system speeds communication, limits revisions, and raises the stakes for … More...
BNHRC is expanding EDOC statewide after strong provider feedback. Learn how the switch to electronic document sharing is reducing disruption, duplicat… More...
A new HHS OIG report finds 73% of U.S. nursing homes have inadequate or unreliable emergency power systems, citing maintenance, coverage, and aging eq… More...
Updated Five Star Reports are now in the LeadingAge Report Portal, reflecting April 29 Care Compare data with changes across all three rating domains. More...
CMS is moving forward with a program offering RNs, LPNs, and LVNs up to $40K in loan repayment and $10K in living stipends at qualifying nursing homes… More...
Wisconsin has been selected to participate in a CMS Risk‑Based Survey (RBS) pilot, and early results are generating strong excitement among regulators… More...
Don't miss the approaching flu vaccination status reporting deadline on May 15. More...
Dr. Kari Everson details how two OIG reports shine the spotlight on antipsychotic use. Learn what steps to take now to be prepared for new and continu… More...
Wisconsin DHS DQA is launching the new mandatory ePOC system for nursing homes, with a phased rollout starting May 1. Providers must secure iQIES acce… More...
Mark your calendar: LeadingAge is hosting a Nursing Home Network call on May 7 dedicated to discussion of the Fiscal Year 2027 SNF PPS proposed rule More...
CMS is pressing states to swiftly revalidate high-risk Medicaid providers, setting tight deadlines and signaling that failure to act could factor into… More...
