CMS changes its policies on civil money penalties for nursing facilities
CMS issued a Survey and Certification memo regarding a revision of their policies and the analytic tool used to calculate CMPs. The changes go into effect July 17.
SDHHRA seeks nominations for Spirit of Service Award, Human Resource Leadership Award
The South Dakota Healthcare Human Resource Association is seeking nominations for two awards that are presented at the SDAHO Convention: The Spirit of Service Award and the Human Resource Leadership Award.
Book your room for the 2017 convention
A block of sleeping rooms is being held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, 505 North 5th Street, for convention attendees. Reservations can be made online.
CMS issues final rule to delay home health conditions of participation effective date
CMS issued a final rule to delay the effective date for the new home health conditions of participation. The original effective date was July 13, 2017. Under pressure from providers and other interested parties, including SDAHO, CMS is delaying the effective date for an additional six months until Jan. 13, 2018.
National Anthem auditions sought for annual convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is seeking a member to sing the national anthem as a part of the opening keynote luncheon, on Wednesday, Sept. 20 during the 91st Annual Convention at the Rapid City Civic Center.
Member of MTV’s hit show ‘The Buried Life’ to open annual convention
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: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying. Comes from the term “kicked...
Work continues on Senate bill to repeal the ACA
Although Congress is in recess this week, Senate staffers are continuing to work on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and estimates are that...
Requirements of Participation (RoPs) Interpretive Guidelines for nursing facilities released
On June 30, CMS issued Survey and Certification memo 17-36-NH, releasing the revision to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP for Phase 2...
Independence Day Reflections!
The 4th of July holiday is a time set aside in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,...
Foundation expanding person-centered, trauma-informed services for Holocaust survivors
The Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care has announced the release of its request for proposals (RFPs) for...
