Since 1989, federal regulations have required that diets, including therapeutic diets, be prescribed by the attending physician in long-term care. In 2016, however, the Centers …
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A pressure ulcers or injury — also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer — is an area of localized damage to the skin, underlying …
Care area assessments (CAAs) — several of which are nutrition-related — reflect potential areas of concern for nursing home residents. However, many registered dietitians and …
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Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) is federal regulation for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It’s a program that focuses on …
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With Americans living longer than ever before, growth in the number of older adults continues to climb. At the same time, food insecurity, physical disability, …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) transitioned to a new payment rule for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) called the patient driven payment model …
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Nutrition care plans provide communication for nutrition care between residents and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). They are a crucial component of documentation that …
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There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in older adults, especially those living in long-term care. Insulin therapy is often an important treatment …
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Poor appetite is a common problem in older adults, especially for those living in long-term care. It can contribute to unintentional weight loss and nutritional …
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A diabetic diet is a type of therapeutic diet that may be prescribed to an older adult upon admission to a long-term care facility or …
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