The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
- HQRP: Changes in the Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual V3.00: What You Need to Know! Training Materials
- Presentation (including answers to knowledge checks): Document Download
- Video recording of the live webinar: YouTube Link
- New Training Available – Cognitive & Mood Assessment Four-Course Training Series for SNF Providers
- Course 1: Approaches to Cognitive & Mood Assessments for SNF Providers.
- Course 2: Assessment of Cognitive Function for SNF Providers (BIMS).
- Course 3: Assessing Delirium in the SNF Care Setting (CAM©).
- Course 4: The Resident Mood Interview (PHQ-9©) for SNF Providers.