Healthcare Highwire

Phase 3 Requirements of Participation-QAPI

Episode 89:  00:23:51

Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy and Sandy Toole, RN, Sr. Nurse Consultant discuss the QAPI requirements for Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation which goes into effect on November 28, 2019.

F685-Treatment/Devices to Maintain Hearing/Vision

Episode 88: 00:08:14

In this podcast, Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Strategy and Jennifer Lamb, RN MBA, Mock Surveyor at Life Care Services discuss the new CMS F-tag, F685-Treatment/Devices to Maintain Hearing/Vision.  This podcast is part of a 49 podcast series where Laura and Jennifer explore all 49 potential substantial care citations with the new F-tag numbering system.

F684-Quality of Care

Episode 87:  00:18:59

In this podcast, Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Strategy and Jennifer Lamb, RN MBA, Mock Surveyor at Life Care Services discuss the new CMS F-tag, F684-Quality of Care.  This podcast is part of a 49 podcast series where Laura and Jennifer explore all 49 potential substantial care citations with the new F-tag numbering system.

F680-Qualifications of Activity Personnel

Episode 86:  00:09:48

In this podcast, Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Strategy and Jennifer Lamb, RN MBA, Mock Surveyor at Life Care Services discuss the new CMS F-tag F680-Qualifications of Activity Personnel.  This podcast is part of a 49 podcast series where Laura and Jennifer explore all 49 potential substantial care citations with the new F-tag numbering system.

Seniors and Technology, Part Four-What’s Next for Technology in Senior Living?

Episode 85:  00:41:44

In this fourth and final part, Tony Galvan, Director of Health and Wellness, discusses what the LCS Resident Advisory Council feels senior living communities should be considering to best position themselves for both current and future residents, in regards to tech-based solutions.  Specific products and services are discussed in addition to the staffing and support that will be needed in order to effectively facilitate and maintain long-term engagement. 

F679-Activities Meet Interests and Needs of Each Resident

Episode 84:  00:19:08

In this podcast, Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Strategy and Jennifer Lamb, RN MBA, Mock Surveyor at Life Care Services discuss the new CMS F-tag F679-Activities Meet Interests and Needs of Each Resident.  This podcast is part of a 49 podcast series where Laura and Jennifer explore all 49 potential substantial care citations with the new F-tag numbering system.

Seniors and Technology, Part Three-Technology for Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Improvement

Episode 83:  00:41:02

In this third part of four, Tony Galvan, Director of Health and Wellness, has a conversation with members of the LCS Resident Advisory Council on how technology impacts their overall well being.  The conversation begins with establishing a framework for defining wellness, which is a focus on a holistic, multi-dimensional approach.  Our resident panel shares how they feel technology positively impacts some of these areas of wellness which include physical health, brain fitness and overall psycho-social well being.   The group also discusses how living in a senior living community increases their exposure to the types of technologies that heightens their engagement.  Leveraging technology from a healthcare, care coordination and safety standpoint is also discussed.

Seniors and Technology, Part Two-Current Usage of Technology

Episode 82: 00:43:51

In this second part of four, Tony Galvan, Director of Health and Wellness, discusses current use of technology with members of the LCS Resident Advisory Council.  Specifically, the group shares how tech-savvy they feel they are and how connected their fellow seniors are within and outside of their communities.  Also, the group talks about the different devices and products they engage with on a daily basis that helps them stay connected and productive.  These include their favorite apps and industry solutions such as resident portals.

Compliance and Ethics Program Part 10 of 10-Recap

Episode 81:  00:08:38

Laura Franco VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy meets with Beth Lori, Compliance Director and Corporate Compliance Officer for Life Care Services review do a review the requirements for a Compliance and Ethics Program which are part of the Phase 3 ROPs that go into effect on November 28, 2019. This is #10 in a 10-part series outlining the requirements of the program.

As a reminder, any LCS employee who has listened to all 10 podcasts in this series by January 25, 2019, will receive a “Certificate of Completion” from the Compliance Department.

Seniors and Technology, Part One-Innovation Over the Years

Episode 80:  00:26:51

In this first part of four, Tony Galvan, Director of Health and Wellness, connects with members of the LCS Resident Advisory Council, who live in several LCS-managed communities, to discuss how they’ve experienced technology throughout their lives.  Specifically, the conversation focuses on how the group witnessed the evolution of technology throughout their childhood, time in school and across their careers.