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Everyone talks about quality but other than patient surveys is there a written definition of quality that does not include cost?
How can a facility with a high QM for pain address the issue when it is based upon the interview?
How many of the new Quality Measures will be phased into the Five Star Quality Rating System and when?
How will the new Quality Measures impact facility’s star rating?
Question: We received our survey results and there is an R1500 tag ? We are wondering if this is a state citation. The severity of it and if it will show up on our Nursing home compare report ?
There has been an increase in survey tags related to incontinence and bladder assessment. How can this be avoided?
What are the six new Quality Measures scheduled to be added to Nursing Home Compare in April 2016?
Where can I find the most up to date information on Nursing Home Quality Initiative?
Which of the new Quality Measures will be omitted from the Five Star Quality Rating?
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