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Understanding F600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Learn about F600, its requirements for preventing abuse in long-term care, and how to foster a culture of safety and compliance in your facility.
F880 - NHSN Reporting
In this podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg explains major updates from CMS and CDC on NHSN reporting for long-term care facilities. She details the shift from COVID-19-only data to a permanent,…
[Audio Blog] Understanding Civil Money Penalties in Nursing Homes
Discover the impact of Civil Money Penalties in nursing homes and learn strategies to maintain compliance and improve resident care.
World Tuberculosis Day
In this episode, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg discusses the importance of tuberculosis (TB) awareness in long-term care facilities for World TB Day. She highlights TB’s impact on older adults, the need…
[Audio Blog] Using the Five Whys Method to Strengthen Root Cause Analysis
Improve nursing home operations by uncovering root causes of issues with the Five Whys method. Learn how to implement this tool for lasting solutions and better compliance. To schedule a…
[Audio Blog] Understanding F656 - Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive Care Plan
Learn how F656 ensures comprehensive, resident-centered care plans in long-term care facilities, supporting safety, quality of life, and regulatory compliance.
F580 - Notification of Changes
In this episode, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg explores FTag 580, the regulation requiring nursing homes to promptly notify residents, families, and physicians about significant changes in care or…
Equality Month in Nursing Homes
In this podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg discusses the importance of culturally congruent, person-centered care in nursing homes and long-term care settings. She explains how culturally…
Understanding F675: Quality of Life
Learn how F675 ensures quality of life in long-term care by prioritizing resident dignity, choice, and comfort. Discover compliance tips and support strategies for better care outcomes. To schedule a…
QAPI Readiness
In this episode of the Qsource Podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg demystifies QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) in nursing homes. She explains its value beyond compliance,…
[Audio Blog] Turning Corrective Plans into Lasting Operational Change
When a nursing home completes a Plan of Correction, the goal extends far beyond satisfying survey requirements. True success comes when those corrective actions become routine practice, consistently…
F685 Vision - National Glaucoma Awareness Month
In this Qsource Podcast episode, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg discusses the crucial role of vision and hearing care in long-term care settings, highlighting federal regulation F-685 and its…
[Audio Blog] From Crisis to Compliance. How Immediate Jeopardy Leads to Directed Plans of Correction
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citations mark the beginning of a high-stakes compliance journey for nursing homes. When IJ findings reveal deeper systemic issues or repeat failures, surveyors often escalate…
[Audio Blog] What Makes a Directed Plan of Correction Different from a Standard POC
When survey deficiencies arise, most nursing homes respond with a standard Plan of Correction (POC), retaining full control over how to resolve cited issues. But when regulatory agencies impose a…
[Audio Blog] How Qsource Support Helps Facilities Recover from IJ and Avoid Directed Plans in the Future
Recovering from an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citation takes more than correcting the immediate risk. Surveyors expect sustained, systemic improvements to prevent future breakdowns that could trigger a…
Resident Care in Nursing Homes During the Holidays
In this episode of the Qsource Podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg discusses caring for nursing home residents during the holidays, focusing on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its impact. She…
[Audio Blog] The First Hour After an IJ Finding. Organizing Leadership and Responding with Confidence
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citation signals that residents face serious and immediate risk, and how a facility responds in the first hour can determine regulatory outcomes. This article outlines the…
F880 IPC National Handwashing Awareness
In this episode of the Qsource Podcast, nurse surveyor Linzie Bugg discusses National Handwashing Awareness Week, highlighting the critical role of hand hygiene in long-term care facilities. They…
[Audio Blog] What Triggers an Immediate Jeopardy Finding and How to Spot the Warning Signs
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is one of the most serious regulatory threats facing nursing homes, with citations that can lead to steep penalties, loss of trust, and resident harm. This article breaks down…
Antibiotic Stewardship Awareness
In this episode of the Qsource podcast, Linzie Bugg and consultant pharmacist Jonathon Pouliot discuss the importance of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care (LTC) facilities, especially during…
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Qsource Podcasts has published 100 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, News.
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