Care area assessments (CAAs) -- several of which are nutrition-related -- reflect potential areas of concern for nursing home residents. However, many registered dietitians and dietary managers may not completely
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 improving the lives of nursing home
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 (PDPM). Under PDPM, dietitians have a
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 help ensure residents maintain acceptable parameters
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 strategy for managing type 2 diabetes
Body mass index -- or BMI -- can be a useful measure of disease risk. If your BMI is too high -- or too low -- you have a greater
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 comprehensive assessment of each residents functional
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 care is to maximize residents' quality
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 facilities receive frequently scheduled consultations from