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Skilled nursing facilities’ performance on quality measures (QM) is publicly reported and gives consumers, referral sources, and potential business partners a key source of information on how well a facility is caring for its residents. However, getting a comprehensive picture of how QMs function can be time-consuming due to CMS’ extensive QM manual. During this 60-minute webinar, Stefanie Corbett, DHA, will break down how QMs are calculated to help providers routinely analyze their facility’s performance. Knowing how your facility performs will help you identify systemic issues, mitigate risks associated with poor QM performance, and obtain eligibility to participate in alternative payment models. Agenda highlights include: An overview of the types of QMs and the sources of data that each one uses MDS 3.0 assessments Medicare fee-for-service claims Mandatory provider reports (i.e. Payroll-Based Journaling) Navigating the types of QMs and their definitions, including how they are calculated CASPER reports SNF Quality Reporting Program SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program Five-Star Quality Rating Nursing Home Compare Accessing QM reports Internal monitoring, auditing, and analysis How to avoid poor QM performance by understanding how QMs impact: Survey outcomes Referral sources Prospective customers Providers’ eligibility to participate in alternative payment models Analyzing QM performance to identify systemic issues Tracking/trending MDS accuracy Root cause analyses Investigative protocols Live Q&A At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the sources of QMs and determine how they impact surveys, payment, and public reports Mitigate risks for survey deficiencies Incorporate QM analysis into an ongoing quality improvement program to improve resident care and systemic issues Obtain eligibility to participate in alternative payment models |
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