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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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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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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Body mass index — or BMI — can be a useful measure of disease risk. If your BMI is too high — or too low …
The minimum data set (MDS) is a federally mandated assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified long-term health care facilities. It provides a …
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Long-term care is a variety of services that supports the basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The goal of long-term …
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A consultant dietitian is an essential part of the long-term care interdisciplinary team. As such, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require that …
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