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Profile: Maureen Carland
Maureen has over 30 years of experience working in long-term care and healthcare settings. She is a multi-level nursing home administrator at Maine Veterans Homes Scarborough. In her role, she has been responsible for state, federal, JCAHO and CARF surveys. She has functioned as a Compliance officer as well as a HIPAA officer. Maureen led her team to the first AHCA/ Baldridge based Gold Quality award in the State of Maine and has developed and implemented a person centered and resident directed culture. She is also a master gold examiner for AHCA/NCAL and serves as a subject-matter expert on a multidisciplinary committee tasked with evaluating gold quality award applications. She conducted site visits, analyzed application materials, and wrote feedback reports. She holds a Master of Arts degree in leadership as well as a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Prior to long term care, Maureen worked extensively in the behavioral health setting and in staff development and she has incorporated those principles into her practice.
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- Articles posted by this author:
- CoreQ Measures Get the Nod: Three SNF Satisfaction Measures Re-Endorsed by PQM
- CDC Issues Interim Guidance for the 2026-2027 Flu Season
- CMS Identifies Data Error in Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure for Q1 2026
- 2027 Quality Award Portal is Now Open
- FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall 2026 Season
- Region 2 & 3 Social Worker Meeting September 2, 2026
- CMS Releases SNF Data Validation Process FAQs
- MDS and RCA Trainings in September 2026
- Bangor Wastewater Tests Positive for Measles
- CMS Risk-Based Survey Process Update
- CMS Drops HCP COVID-19 Vaccination Measure from SNF QRP
- Time is Running Out to Join the QIO
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is Due by August 15, 2026
- Notification of Non-Compliance with QRP Requirements
- AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Voluntary Data Submission
- CMS Updates CERT Rules on ADR Response Timelines and Overpayment Recovery
- CMS Releases Resources to Support PBJ Submissions in iQIES
- August DNS Meeting
- Tips from CDC to Prevent Rabies from Bats
- CMS Issues FY27 SNF Final Payment Rule
- SNF VBP Program August 2026 Performance Score Reports are Now Available
- Updated ICD-10 Code Database for PDPM Now Available (FY2027)
- August 2026 MDS NF Forum Call
- CMS Announces Nationwide Expansion of Risk-Based Surveys
- PBJ Data for Q3 is Due August 14, 2026
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is Due by August 15, 2026
- GUIDE Model Update: Why Assisted Housing Providers May Be Contacted About New Partnership Agreements
- AHCA NCAL Provides Wildfire Smoke Resources for LTC
- Reminder: Q2 2026 Residential Care Staffing Data Due July BY July 31st
- CMS Rescinds Prior Voting Guidance, Issues New Special Alert on Resident Voting Rights
- Testing for multiple Respiratory Viruses
- IP3 Meetings
- Prepare Now for Influenza Season: Integrating Influenza Prevention into LTC QAPI Programs
- CMS Updates Five-Star Technical User’s Guide for July 2026 Refresh
- Q2 2026 Residential Care Staffing Data Due July BY July 31st
- Understanding OSHA Complaints in Long Term Care: Process, Expectations, and Practical Response
- NHSN Newsletter
- CMS Posts FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Update Effective Oct. 1
- July DNS Meeting
- Double Alert for Maine This Week: Extreme Heat and Poor Air Quality
- Plan Ahead for iQIES Service Center Delays Around the PBJ Deadline
- OIG Escalates Scrutiny of Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
- NEW AHCA Life Safety Survey Resources
- PBJ Moving to iQIES
- Beat the Heat: Preparing Long-Term Care Settings for Summer
- CDC Announces Enhancements to NHSN LTCF Respiratory Pathogens Module
- CMS Releases Fact Sheet on OBRA Discharge Assessments
- Residential Care Director’s Meetings
- June Region 1 DNS Meeting
- Urine PCR Tests
- Legal Services for Maine Elders
- SNF VBP Quarterly Preview Reports Now Available
- June QuEST Call
- PEPPER Reports are Coming Back
- New Falls Resource
- CMS Corrects FY 2028 SNF Value-Based Purchasing Performance Standards
- CMS Releases FY2026 Federal Monitoring Survey Guidance for Nursing Homes
- Key Resources on Past Noncompliance from AHCA
- Region 2 & 3 Social Workers Meeting will be held June 3rd at 2 pm
- PBJ Submission Due May 15, 2026
- Maine CDC Issues Contaminated IV Sets HAN
- Hantavirus information from APIC
- Maximus Seeking input on Learning Topics
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is Due by May15, 2025
- CMS Adds Clarifications to the New Antipsychotic Measure
- Region One DNS Meeting
- MDS and RCA Trainings in May
- Required Health Care Provider Influenza Report Due Soon
- CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy and Rate Changes
- CMS Clarifies Therapeutic Shoe Payment
- SNF Provider Reports Now Available for Review
- CMS Releases Updated Surveyor Guidance for Nursing Homes
- CDC Continues with current COVID "Up-to-Date" Definition
- April 2026 DNS Meeting
- CMS issues Clarification to LS Antipsychotic Measure
- Do you Know of a Person who Goes Above and Beyond?
- CDC’s Project Firstline Releases Environmental Services Micro-Learn Training
- DHHS Special HIPAA Rule Webinar
- Compliance Policies and Procedures Resource
- Maine CDC Issues RSV Health Advisory
- AHCA Clinical Scenario:Transmission Based Precautions and Appendix A
- March Region One DNS Meeting
- CMS Releases Updated Emergency Preparedness Guidance
- U.S. Department of Labor Launches Open Data Portal
- CMS Clarifies Impact of Combined MDS Assessments on SNF QRP Compliance
- Feedback Reports for Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program available
- CMS Updates SNF Provider Enrollment and Revalidation Guidance
- MDS Trainings in March
- Billing for Optometry Services in Nursing Facilities
- CoreQ Reminder
- AHCA Resource for Antipsychotic Measure
- OIG Opioid Audit
- CDC Resources for LTC
- CMS Updates Critical Element Pathways
- Maine Measles Case
- Infection Preventionists Meeting
- COVID 19 Up to Date Definition Revised
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is due February 15, 2026
- CMS Issues Memo Outlining Revisions to the State Operations Manual – Chapters 5 & 7
- Falls to be considered in SFF decision
- Long Stay Antipsychotic Measure Update
- January Care Compare Refresh Postponed
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- Quality Award Applications Due Today
- CMS Medicare Advantage Complaint Form
- Special Program: Preventing and Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks in Long-Term Care
- Maine Dementia Care Toolbox Meeting
- CMS Releases Memo on Data Discrepancies and Other Care Compare Updates
- PJB Report Due February 14, 2026
- Assisted Housing Part B Staffing Submission
- OADS Announces Listening Session for Quality Improvement Coalition
- SNF QRP VBP Data Validation Presentation.
- Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
- Suspension of SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Next Steps
- Maine Resident Care Assessment Training Document
- AHCA NCAL AI Resource
- January 1, 2026 MDS 3.0 QM Users Manual Update
- CMS Suspends SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Indefinitely
- FDA Issues Alert for Glucose Monitoring System
- ME CDC Issues HAN Shigellosis
- 2026 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
- CMS to Focus on Quality in SNF after Ownership
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- Understanding mRNA Vaccines
- SNF QRP Submission Deadline Reminder
- Updated CPR Guidelines
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is due November 14, 2025
- 2026 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply Deadline is November 13, 2025!
- PBJ Submission Due November 14th
- CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
- Updated QSO Regarding Shutdown
- Infection Preventionists Meeting
- Maine CDC Integration System Down Time
- CMS Issues Updated QSO Guidance on Survey and Certification During Shutdown
- AHCA Releases Standard Precautions Toolkit for IPCs
- Free Medication Reconciliation Program
- AHCA Updates Vaccine Resources
- MaineCare Updated MDS Documentation Guidance
- Apply to be a Silver Award Examiner
- CMS Releases Guidance on Survey and Certification During Federal Shutdown
- Updated APS Mandated Reporter Training
- CMS releases QSO Updating CMP Reinvestment
- FAQs for the FY 26 Quality Reporting Program
- Use of Telephone CoreQ Survey Approved
- UPDATED: Final MDS 3.0 RAI User's Manual version 1.20.1
- FREE Behavioral Health Resource Guide
- RAI Fall Definition and AHCA Resource
- Infection Preventionists Meeting
- CMS Revises Date for Updated Antipsychotic Measure
- Maine CDC Issues Standing Orders for COVID-19 Vaccine
- New Behavioral Health Resource
- Measles Risk in Long-Term Care (LTC)
- CDC Flu Vaccine Recommendations Published
- Complying with Medicare Signature Requirements
- Maine CDC Issues Updated HCP Work Restriction Guidance
- Region 2 and 3 Social Work Meeting
- Background Checks – Compliance Reminder
- The FDA has approved the updated COVID-19 vaccines.
- Final MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual
- Calling all IPs- Register Now for the APIC PTC Fall Conference.
- VBP Performance Score Report Now Available in iQIES
- SNF Data Validation Program
- CMS Temporarily Pauses Nursing Home Care Compare Updates
- CMS Releases State Survey Agency Performance
- Change In DLC SNF/NF and Multi-level Applications
- AHCA Requests Updated MA Member Data to Assess Plan Implementation of New Regulations
- SNF PPS FY 25 Pricer Update
- Board of Nursing Adoption of Chapter 14 – Ethical Standards of Practice for Nurses
- ICD Updates Coming October 2025
- AHCA Summary of FY26 SNF Final Payment Rule
- Maine CDC Issues Health Alert for Powassan Virus and West Nile Virus
- Quality Reporting Program: Non-Compliance Letters for FY 2026 APU
- Resident Lift Devices RECALL
- Maine CDC Issues Health Alert Network Advisory
- Dexcom Issues Recall for Glucose Monitor Receivers Due to Alert Sound Failure
- CMS to Reformat Nursing Home Statements of Deficiency
- Safe Injection Practices Training Resource
- CMS Extends Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline to January 1, 2026
- Updated Five-Star Users Guide
- CMS Updates Survey Resources
- SNF Provider Preview Reports Available
- CRMA and PSS Database
- REMINDER: August 1 Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline
- CMS Releases Updates to PBJ Manual and FAQs
- Medicare Accounts Data Breach
- Infection Preventionists Meeting
- Maine CDC Issues Public Health Advisory on Updates to Notifiable Diseases and Conditions List
- OIG to Monitor Medical Directors
- CMS Announces Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare and Five-Star Ratings
- Extreme Heat: Steps for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers
- AHCA Releases Comprehensive Hand Hygiene Toolkit
- Clarification on SLP Qualifications: No Policy Changes in Recent CMS Manual Updates
- Final Opportunity to Order Free CDC Print Materials is Approaching
- Core Q Feedback due Tomorrow Friday June 13th
- CMS Announces QIO Program 13th Scope of Work
- SNF VBP Program June 2025 Quarterly Reports are Now Available
- HealthInfoNet Session for QuEST (Nursing Facilities) Participants
- Administrator License Renewal
- CMS Updates SNF Billing Guidance Related to Part D Drug Coverage
- CMS Posts Updated Appendix PP
- Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Nominations
- Understanding Powers of Attorney
- Maine Dementia Care Partnership Workgroup
- International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
- CMS Updates SNF Off-Cycle Provider Enrollment Reporting Guidance
- CMS Surveyors Begin Using Updated Guidance
- May 15, 2025 – NHSN Reporting Deadline for Influenza, C. difficile, and UTIs
- SNF Provider Preview Reports available in iQIES
- Annual Influenza HCP Vaccine Reporting Due May 15th.
- May MDS Forum Training Calls and NF Benefits Manual
- Invitation: Dementia Care Toolbox Workgroup – May 15th
- What is CoreQ
- CMS Releases 5-Star Cut Table.
- AHCA Summary of FY26 SNF Proposed Payment Rule
- CMS Releases 5-Star Cut Table
- FREE APIC IP Course
- I-9 Form Changes and E-Verify Updates
- Background Check and Agency Staff Requirements
- CMS Rescinds QSO: Timely Use of COVID-19 Therapeutics
- CDC Morbidity and Mortality: Tap Water in CPAP
- Happening Friday: AHCA Office Hours on SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation
- Draft Resident Assessment Instrument Effective October 2025
- Maine Dementia Care Partnership
- Changes in SNF Medicare Cost Reports
- Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline
- F812 Review and Tips
- Do NOT charge Lithium powered Wheelchairs in Residents Rooms
- Dr. Gifford Shares Vaccine Effectiveness Data.
- CMS Further Delays Implementation of Surveyor Guidance Changes
- Do YOU Need a Measles Vaccination?
- Understanding Oxygen Signage Requirements
- Seasonal Influenza Remains High in Maine
- Listeria Outbreak in Long-Term Care
- Power of Care Infection Update with Maine CDC
- Updated Tips for Achieving NHSN Reporting Compliance
- Five Star Preview Reports Availability & Access Instructions
- 2025 KX Modifier Threshold Amounts
- Public reporting January 2025 Refresh of SNF QRP Data – Now Available
- Now Online: MDS 3.0 Assessment Deletion Requestion Forms Available in iQIES
- FDA Issues Oxygen Concentrator Recall due to Fire Risk
- Is your Fire Safety Plan Compliant?
- CDC Updates 2025 Immunization Schedule with New Recommendations for Older Adults
- Care Compare and Open Door Forums on Pause
- Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is due February 15, 2024
- H5 Bird Flu Preparedness
- CMS Extends Implementation of Revised Surveyor Guidance
- Provider Preview Reports Available for Review
- CMS to host Webinar on Observation Status Appeals
- CMS issues QSO regarding Survey Mission and Priorities
- Respiratory Virus Reporting QSO
- Medicare Change Request regarding Billing Instructions Related to Inpatient Expedited Determinations
- Eye Drop Recall
- Updated Medicare Beneficiary Non-Coverage Notice Forms Effective January 1, 2025
- No Intent to Apply? No Problem!
- CMS Posts Updated Five-Star Quality Rating Program Technical User’s Guide
- SNF VBP Program December 2024 Quarterly Reports are Now Available
- CMS Releases FY 2024 Improper Payment Data: Key Insights for SNF Providers
- Revisions to Appendix Q: Guidance on Immediate Jeopardy
- CMS Releases Proposed MA Rule Aimed at Improving Beneficiary Access to Care
- Significant Revision to Survey Process
- Free Behavioral Health Resources and Consultation for Nursing Homes
- Improving Communication for Infection Prevention
- CMS Mandatory Off-Cycle Revalidation Deadline EXTENDED
- CMS Updates 2025 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
- Do you need assistance with vaccine clinics?
- C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is due by November 15, 2024, at midnight.
- Submit your Quality Award Intent to Apply for FREE Personalized Application Assistance
- FDA Issues Updated Warning Against Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests
- SNF QRP November 18, 2024 Submission Deadline
- iQIES Issue
- CMS Finalizes Medicare Appeal Rights for Hospital Status Changes
- Maine CDC Issues HAN: Disruption in Baxter IV Solutions
- CMS Mandatory Off-Cycle Revalidation
- Scabies
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- CMS Postpones iQIES Training for Surveyors
- New Respiratory Metrics Available
- Maine Administrators Licensing Board Rules
- Survey Tip: Meeting CPR requirements
- Residents Right to Vote QSO
- Revised Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
- QIO Facility Assessment Tool
- Special CDC Meeting
- NHSN Webinar: Respiratory-Updates to Resident Data Collection Form
- Environmental Services and C-Diff; Sign up to participate now!
- Upcoming CDC Webinar on Respiratory Virus Season Updates for LTC Providers
- Updated SNF QRP Quality Measure Calculations and Reporting User’s Manual V6.0 and Associated Resources
- Administrators- Complete Survey for $100!
- COVID-19 Vaccines for 2024-2025
- MDS Changes Coming October 1st
- MHCA Fall Pre-Conference Quality Award Work Session
- CMS Pauses PEPPER Reports and Seeks Input
- Updated RSV Guidance
- SNF Provider Reports Available
- C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is due by August 15, 2024, at midnight.
- Have you joined the LTC National Infection Prevention Forum?
- Urgent Medical Device Correction
- CDC Releases Respiratory Toolkit
- July 2024 Revisions to 5-Star Rating Guide
- Unlock Excellence: 2025 Quality Award Applications Are Now Available
- Get Ready for the August 14 Payroll-Based Journal Deadline
- Facility Assessment Webinar Now Available
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- New Antipsychotic Medication Toolkit
- Quality Reporting Program Quick Reference Guide
- NHSN Virtual Training for Post-Acute Care
- CMS Revises PBJ Staff Turnover Definition
- Updated Guidance for RSV Vaccine
- Medical Record Scam: Watch out for Phishing
- AHCA Updates Antipsychotic Medication Toolkit
- CMS Releases Revised Guidance for Facility Assessment
- C-Diff Collaborative Meeting June 27th
- CDC Issues Extreme Heat Alert
- C-Diff Collaborative
- UTI Reporting Webinar- FREE
- Letter to LTC from Maine Immunization Program
- SNF VBP June 2024 Quarterly Reports are Now Available
- Age Friendly Communities
- Maine CDC Encourages Steps to Protect Your Health from Hepatitis C
- UTI Reporting Requirement Begins July 1, 2024
- Ten Maine Centers Receive Bronze Quality Award
- Final Rule: Adult Protective Services
- Framework for Ethical Infection Control Decision Making
- NIOSH Rescinds Approval for some 3M Respirators
- Do You Care for People with Brain Injuries?
- C- Difficile Collaborative Meeting
- Maine CDC has issued a Health Alert Network regarding Lyme and other Tickborne Disease Information.
- iQIES Inactive User Policy Change
- AHCA Survey Tips
- DLC Issues Reminder Regarding Timely Submission of License Renewal Applications
- Facility Assessment Action Brief
- CDC Townhall: Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions
- Group A Streptococcus on the Rise
- PBJ Data due May 15th.
- Legal Services for Maine Elders
- Please Update Your Information for Maine CDC
- 5-Star Revisions Reminder
- New DLC License Application/ Reapplication Forms
- Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities- Free training!
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
- Have you joined the Residential Care (PNMI-C) Core Q Satisfaction Survey Pilot?
- CMS Enhances Medicare Advantage Beneficiary Protections
- FDA Updates Safety Recommendation of Plastic Syringes Made in China
- CMS to Audit for Drug Overdoses
- CMS to Assess the Accuracy of Fall Reporting on MDS
- CMS updates QSO 24-12-NH Federal Monitoring Surveys
- FREE Infection Control Consultation Ending Soon
- Change Healthcare Update: CMS Posts Accelerated Payments FAQs
- CMS issues QSO implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions
- Upcoming Change to NHSN Up to Date Definition for LTC COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting
- How to Bill for Respiratory Vaccines
- Maine CDC issued Health Advisory Network
- April 2024 Staffing Five-Star Projections now available in LTC Trend Tracker
- Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
- Hazardous Areas Compliance
- Are you interested in FREE IP training sessions?
- Are You Willing to Guide us Forward in Using CoreQ in PNMI-Cs
- 5 Star Provider Reports Available
- Avoiding F 884 Tag
- Providers Required to Submit Managing Employee Information to Provider Enrollment Records Immediately
- Are you ready to become an Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Designated Age Friendly Center?
- FREE Infection Control Consulting
- Pilot to Implement CoreQ in 20 RCFs in Maine:
- CMS updates RSV CPT Codes
- Did You Miss the Respiratory Illness and Vaccine Webinar?
- Maine Legal Services for the Elderly
- Are you reporting COVID-19 Up to Date Correctly?
- Have You Completed the C-Diff Survey? A reminder from Carrie Rice at Maine CDC
- HHS Office for Civil Rights Releases Visitation Guidance Resources
- Free AHCA Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO)
- CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for LTC
- Maine CDC Recommends Masking and Vaccination in Health Care Facilities
- CMS Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Methodology Report for the Post-Acute Care Health Equity Confidential Feedback Reports
- SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
- CMS Therapy Services Updates
- CLIA Waived Tests
- iQIES Service Center Hold Times
- Are you Ready to Submit your Quality Award Application?
- CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Beneficiary Appeal Process for Reclassified Hospital Stay
- Message from Carrie Rice at Maine CDC
- SNF QRP Measures Being Removed
- Mike McNeil Scholarship Cash Calendar Fundraiser is Open!
- CDC reports address COVID-19 Rebound
- Trends in Deficiency Citations- Tips for Meeting the IP requirements F-882
- CDC issues HAN regarding URGENT need to Increase Immunizations.
- The time to vaccinate is NOW
- New Resource Available: Confusion Assessment Method (CAM©) Video Tutorial
- FDA Safety Communication: Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP Machines
- CMS Reminds SNFs of the Importance of Accurate Use of Codes for 3 Day Qualifying Rule.
- Have you completed your CMS Resident Internet Questionnaire?
- HHS Issues Cyber Security Alert
- MDS Errata
- Holiday Decorating and Life Safety
- Special Announcement from Carrie Rice at Maine CDC Regarding New C-Diff Collaborative
- CDC Issues Food Safety Alert Regarding Cantaloupe
- Maine CDC issues Public Health Advisory: Increase in TB
- CDC Updates Guidance for Nursing Home Residents with Respiratory Illness Symptoms
- COVID-19 Up to Date
- Updated CMS Surveyor Resources
- Pulse Oximeters Safety Advisory Reminder
- Quick Start Guide for Respiratory Illnesses
- Antibiotic Awareness Week
- Kepro’s Appeal Process Webinar
- Maine CDC has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Public Advisory
- Upcoming iQIES Service Center Hold Times
- 2024 Medicare Part A & Part B Premiums and Deductibles
- CMS Issues Corrections to FY24 SNF PPS Final Rule Impacting Rates
- Salmonella Outbreak from Diced Onion Products Distributed in Long Term Care Settings
- Revised COVID and RSV Vaccination information documents.
- MDS: UPDATED Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets Version 1.18.11, Revision 6
- Complying with Requests for Medical Records
- Free 1:1 Bronze Quality Award Workshop
- NHSN New Customer Service Tool
- Resources for Keeping Your Residents Safe During the upcoming Fall and Winter Respiratory Season
- Time to Review Your Provider Preview Reports
- Are you Reporting C-Diff in NHSN?
- LTC Facilities are required to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff and Residents.
- Medicare billing for all four of the respiratory vaccines
- CMS Posts Updated SNF QRP Manuals and Measure Calculation Resources
- CMS wants to know if you do NOT have internet for your Residents.
- The AHCA/NCAL 2023 #GetVaccinated Provider Toolkit is Now Available
- CMS Updates Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures
- Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
- CMS Releases Final Version of MDS 3.0 Item Set
- Are you in need of COVID-19 Tests?
- Free MDS Training
- October MDS Changes- Section GG
- Maine CDC announces change in the rule for Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Workers.
- October MDS Changes- Section Q
- APIC Pinetree Chapter Meeting 9-15-2023
- 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) Period is Now Open!
- Are you Reporting C-Diff in NHSN?
- October MDS Changes- Section O
- October MDS Changes- Section N
- October 1, 2023, Deadline for Food and Nutrition Director Requirements
- JOIN THE LTC NATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION FORUM
- MDS OCtober Changes to Section J
- October MDS Changes to Section K
- New and Improved CDC COVID-19 Website
- October MDS Changes- Section B
- Newly Released Standardized Pressure Injury Prevention Protocols
- iQIES Service Center Hold Times
- PBJ: Revised Nursing-Home Level Exclusion Criteria for Administrators
- October MDS Changes-Section A
- Quality Reporting Program: Non-Compliance Letters Sent via iQIES
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program Scholarships Available
- Time to Review Your Provider Preview Reports
- Carbapenemase Producing Organism Education Now Available
- CDC Identifies Reporting Issue with NHSN Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Module
- Easy to use Infection Control Micro-Learns
- Connecting IPs across the Continuum of Care.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
- The state of Maine MDS training includes a 3 part miniseries
- American College of Health Care Administrators elects Maine Administrator as Chair
- Congratulations to St. Andre' Health Care!
- CMS Initiates National SNF 5-Claim Probe and Educate Review
- Upcoming NHSN Reporting Relief
- CMS Updates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries
- Special Message from Maine CDC
- MDS Training to prepare for October Changes
- COVID-19 QSO Updates
- Notification of Residents and Representatives
- National Infection Prevention Forum
- Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Preview Reports available
- Claim coding guidance with ending of PHE
- CMS Payment Rules
- Candida auris: Growing Concern for Healthcare
- MDS Transmittal Downtime
- Are you prepared for iQIES?
- PHE and Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer
- Reporting Clostridium Difficile via NHSN
- Introduction from Our Director of Quality and Regulatory Services
