Healthcare Highwire

F678-Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Episode 79: 00:15:18

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 F678-Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).  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.

Compliance and Ethics Program Part 9 of 10: Element #8-Responsiveness

Episode 78: 00:05:53

Laura Franco VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy meets with Beth Lori, Compliance Director and Corporate Compliance Officer for Life Care Services review Element #8 - Responsiveness of the Compliance and Ethics Program. This is the #9 in a 10-part series outlining the requirements of the program.

Public Policy-Getting Involved, Part 2

Episode 77: 00:21:04

In the second part of a multi-part series, Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Care Services and Dan Merriman, Senior Compliance and Public Policy Analyst continue their conversation on the effect that public policy has on senior living.  Specifically, the impact of the recent midterm elections on public policy and legislative priorities are discussed.  Some of these include the future of Medicare and Medicaid and how these are impacted by CMS initiatives and regulations.  Impact on other senior living sectors, such as Assisted Living are commented on as well, along with the influence of immigration in the senior living workforce.

Compliance and Ethics Program Part 8 of 10: Element #7-Consistent Enforcement

Episode 76: 00:06:34

Laura Franco VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy meets with Beth Lori, Compliance Director and Corporate Compliance Officer for Life Care Services review Element #7 – Consistent Enforcement of the Compliance and Ethics Program. This is the #8 in a 10-part series outlining the requirements of the program.

F676 (Activities of Daily Living & Maintaining Abilities) and F677 (ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents)

Episode 75: 00:13:35

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-tags F676 (Activities of Daily Living & Maintaining Abilities) and F677 (ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents).  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.

F675-Quality of Life

Episode 74: 00:14:56

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 F675-Quality of Life.  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.

Compliance and Ethics Program Part 7 of 10: Element #6-Reasonable Steps to Achieve Compliance

Episode 73:  00:07:25

Laura Franco VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy meets with Beth Lori, Compliance Director and Corporate Compliance Officer for Life Care Services review Element #6 –Reasonable Steps to Achieve Compliance of the Compliance and Ethics Program. This is the seventh in a 10-part series outlining the requirements of the program.

Public Policy-Getting Involved, Part 1

Episode 72: 00:24:11

In the first of a multi-part series, Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Care Services and Dan Merriman, Senior Compliance and Public Policy Analyst discuss how senior living communities can become involved in public policy to make an effective and meaningful impact.  Specific topics include, outreach to local legislators and leveraging state associations to make connections.  The role and direction of the LCS Public Policy Committee is also discussed.

Leveraging Telemedicine in our LCS Communities

Episode 71:  00:14:14

Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy and Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Care Services discuss the importance and benefits of integrating telemedicine solutions within our LCS communities.  They give a high-level preview of the intended approach and outcomes of implementing this type of technology.

Compliance and Ethics Program Part 6 of 10: Element #5-Effective Communication

Episode 70: 00:07:07

Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy meets with Beth Lori, Compliance Director and Corporate Compliance Officer for Life Care Services to review Element #5 of the Compliance and Ethics Program.  This is the sixth in a 10-part series outlining the requirements of the program.