Quality Outcomes
05/22/2026
Don’t assume that patients and their caregivers understand what clinicians may consider to be basic infection prevention and control practices.
05/07/2026
Open communication about which medications the patient is taking and what they are intended to do can help prevent rehospitalization and other issues down the line.
04/30/2026
Take time during the start of care to discuss any limitations that a patient who lives alone may face, even if they’re resistant to it. 
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.

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