High Performance Is Earned Every Day
CMS introduces a new survey approach for nursing homes, emphasizing sustained high performance and accountability through thoughtful oversight and continuous improvement.
Posts by Mary-Lyn Baldauf:
Quality Improvement Cannot Belong to One Department
Quality improvement in healthcare requires the involvement of every team member, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and communication for better resident care.
Trust Is Built in the Everyday Work of Long-Term Care
Explore how trust in long-term care is built through everyday actions and clear communication, fostering accountability and confidence among residents, families, and staff.
Long-Term Care Has to Know the Person, Not Just the Plan
Long-term care must prioritize understanding residents as individuals, not just their care plans, to provide compassionate and effective support.
The Interdisciplinary Team Is Where Long-Term Care Comes Together
Discover how interdisciplinary teamwork in long-term care enhances resident understanding, improves communication, and strengthens overall care delivery.
Summer Is Not a Pause Button for Long-Term Care
Explore how summer impacts long-term care operations and why leaders should focus on maintaining readiness and quality during this season of change.
Clinical Clarity Is Becoming One of the Most Important Leadership Skills in Long-Term Care
Explore the growing importance of clinical clarity in long-term care leadership and how it enhances care quality, team confidence, and organizational trust.
Nursing Homes Are Being Asked to Do More, and Prove More
Nursing homes face increasing demands for accountability, accuracy, and operational efficiency as new regulations and expectations reshape long-term care.
What Surveyors Are Really Looking For Right Now
Surveyors are focusing on system patterns in nursing homes, emphasizing strong communication and consistent care to prevent risks and improve outcomes.
The Pressure Test Nursing Homes Are Feeling Right Now
Nursing homes face a pressure test as scrutiny increases. It's time to focus on system improvements for better resident care and outcomes.
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