by Gina Elkins | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Compliance
As a compliance officer, I am often asked if point of service documentation is ethical or not. As therapists and assistants, our state practice acts outline our responsibilities to ensure documentation of therapy services is appropriate, justifies the course of...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | Clinical, Compliance
I’m not sure most people understand how important each role plays in a healthcare setting. My most recent experience is a journey my uncle experienced beginning the middle of September. While visiting my parents and my uncle on Sunday, my dad said my uncle...
by Functional Pathways | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Clinical, Compliance, Human Resources, IT, Risk Management, Wellness
If you missed Part 1 of our blog series, you can read the full post here. To recap, only the top 10% of skilled nursing facilities within a state receive a 5-star rating on the 5-Star Quality Rating System, and two-thirds of Functional Pathways’ clients have earned a...
by Functional Pathways | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | Clinical, Compliance, Human Resources, IT, Regulatory, Risk Management, Wellness
Does your therapy provider help drive your Quality Measure Rating to 5-Star success? As the SNF and LTC industry moves away from fee-for-service and embraces value-based care, understanding how to achieve positive outcomes has never been more important. At Functional...
by Gina Elkins | Monday, May 8, 2023 | Compliance
On May 1, 2023, the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality, Safety & Oversight Group issued Guidance to State Survey Agency Directors. This guidance covers multiple settings, including Long Term Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and/or...
by Gina Elkins | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Compliance
What would you do if a school-aged child, or even a teenager, came to you and said they are behind with their homework? What would you do if a resident or patient came to you and said that they need physical help to get their shoes on, help to the bathroom, or help to...
