November 11, 2020 - Issue #2092

LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE YOUR STAFF FOR THE 2021 NCHCFA AWARDS PROGRAM

This time honored event provides the opportunity to acknowledge front line unlicensed personnel who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the long term care profession.
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CMS UPDATES GUIDANCE FOR MEDICARE PART A SNF PPS PDPM CLAIMS

On November 6th the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted a change request transmittal CR11992 that updates the skilled nursing facility (SNF) Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) claims processing instructions for claims that contain both covered and noncovered days.
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VIRTUAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM TRAINING

The NC Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHP&R) are hosting virtual Respiratory Protection Program trainings specifically geared to long term care facilities.
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UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE)

The updated List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database file, which reflects all OIG exclusions and reinstatement actions up to, and including, those taken in October 2020 has been posted.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR NCHCFA HEROES PLEDGE PARTNERS AND EXPO 202I PARTICIPANTS

The theme for Expo 2021 is Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes + Together. 
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GO FOR THE BRONZE! LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR AHCA/NCAL BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP

If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
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DID YOU KNOW?

The Corn Dog was patented in 1927.
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