Quality Outcomes
04/23/2026
Ensure that unplanned discharges are completed properly — including the OASIS — and that all other documentation complies with CMS requirements. Failing to accurately note the patient’s status at discharge could impact scoring on publicly reported measures that drive reimbursement and star ratings.  
04/17/2026
Don’t wait to address problems with your OASIS-E2 implementation. Correcting course now will keep issues from ballooning into larger problems that are more difficult to fix over time.
04/02/2026
Recognize the warning signs for sepsis risk, even when concerns may look like common parts of a patient’s disease progression. Sepsis moves quickly, so clinicians, patients and their caregivers must be prepared for the possibility.
03/26/2026
Get out in front of patient struggles with activities of daily living and self-care by leveraging an occupational therapist. Specific interventions early in care can help improve patient independence, leading to gains in their confidence and well-being while preventing burnout and noncompliance with the plan of care. 
03/19/2026
Implement safety procedures for patients who have visual impairments as CMS incorporates more falls data into quality reporting. Fall risks for this patient population may not pop up in standard assessments, contributing to avoidable injuries or hospitalizations during care.
03/12/2026
Weigh the complications linked to common interventions for dysphagia and recognize the important role played by both nurses and therapists in reaching patient goals and a successful discharge.
03/05/2026
Simple routines and regular follow-ups play an essential role in helping patients make progress that they can see. Clear education is also key when addressing stubborn blood pressure rates.
02/26/2026
Low health literacy is linked to more hospitalizations and readmissions, increased use of emergency care, less use of preventive care services, poorer health status, higher health costs and higher mortality rates.
02/19/2026
Admission source is directly tied to reimbursement rates under Medicare, but it’s also an important factor in the level of care needed and type of resources your patients require for success.
02/05/2026
Creating and documenting a plan for each patient’s next visit is essential to ensuring continuity of care and meeting compliance standards. Clinicians may assume they’ll be the next provider to see the patient, but they should still include key details in their documentation in case others need to fill in for them. 

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