JAMDA
September 28, 2024
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JAMDA
September 27, 2024
Detecting Agitated Behaviors in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Using Electronic Medical Records
Agitated behaviors (behaviors) are common in nursing home (NH) residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Pragmatic trials of behavior management interventions rely on routinely collected Minimum Data Set (MDS) data to evaluate study outcomes, despite known underreporting. We des...
JAMDA
September 27, 2024
Development of a Predictive Hospitalization Model for Skilled Nursing Facility Patients
Identifying skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients at risk for hospitalization or death is of interest to SNFs, patients, and patients' families because of quality measures, financial penalties, and limited clinical staffing. We aimed to develop a predictive model that identifies SNF patients likely ...
Policy Snapshot
September 27, 2024
New Alternative Payment Model (APM) and APM Performance Pathway Resources Available from CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted new Quality Payment Program (QPP) resources about Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and the APM Performance Pathway (APP), a reporting and scoring pathway for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians who participa...
Policy Snapshot
September 27, 2024
New MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual Released: Key Updates for COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting
The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.19.1 is now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. The MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual v1.19.1 will be effective beginning October 1...
JAMDA
September 27, 2024
Intra-Individual Variability of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Levels in Frail Older Patients upon, during, and after Acute Hospitalization: the DOAC-FRAIL Study
JAMDA
September 26, 2024
Reduction of Rehospitalization with Addition of Geriatrics/Transitions of Care Consult Service
Older adults are at high risk of rehospitalization after an acute event and at even higher risk of permanently losing an activity of daily living with each hospitalization. This is especially true in those with encephalopathy, delirium, dementia, falls, and failure to thrive. Although it is widely known th...
JAMDA
September 25, 2024
Skilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation Intensity and Successful Discharge in Persons with Dementia
Skilled therapies (STs), including audiology, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, can address functional deficits in dementia. This study aims to quantify the association between ST and successful discharge after heart failure (HF) hospitalization in persons living with dem...
Spotlight
September 24, 2024
State Advocacy: One Step at a Time
It’s been proven time and again. People can make a difference and, indeed, change the world. This is especially true of people with passion, including PALTmed members. As Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD, said during a recent PALTtalk episode, “Social movements and change are guided by motivated, passionate...
Policy Snapshot
September 20, 2024
CMS Releases QIO Facility Assessment Tool
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted the QIO Facility Assessment Tool on its website. The assessment aims to evaluate the resident population and determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights an...
