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Once survey findings are issued, the next step is to respond with clarity, urgency, and a well-organized Plan of Correction that addresses deficiencies and supports sustained compliance. Why the Statement of Deficiencies Matters A Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) is...

The agencies that succeed in the next era of home care will be those that shift from reactive compliance to proactive quality management. That means: 1. Continuous Compliance Monitoring Not just preparing for surveys - operating as if every day is survey day. 2....

Expectations in home care are shifting from billing compliance to continuous quality performance. Regulators, accrediting organizations, and payers are aligning around the same core principle: Agencies must demonstrate ongoing compliance and measurable quality...

The regulatory landscape for home health and home care agencies is changing—and the time to prepare is now.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized significant changes to Accrediting Organization (AO) oversight that will take effect on June...

BACKGROUND The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") published a final rule that added a new condition of participation for home health agencies ("HHA") to participate in the Medicare program under the Medicare Program; Calendar Year ("CY") 2025 Home...

This article from Talent Strategy Group offers comprehensive insights into how many organizations continue today on their performance management journey - from ratings, reviews, development and coaching....

Leaders at all levels and within organizations of all sizes are navigating more volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity than ever before. Knowing how to activate the energy-unleashing behaviors that seed innovation, build engagement and drive results while...

This Gartner Report highlights the Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2023. These include Leadership Effectiveness, Change Management/Org Design, Employee Experience, Recruiting and Future of Work. The report provides details about the challenges organizations are...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Chief Talent Officer Exchange about the Performance Review Shakeup. The debate was raging at the time, captured in articles, roundtables, and symposiums. The discussions were often challenging the value and...

Spring and Fall are when we are reminded to replace the battery and test smoke detectors. According to a recent FEMA report, older adults are twice as likely to die in a fire than the general population in the United States! If your patient does not have working smoke...