by Cherie Rowell | Monday, June 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
How often do we hear these words in the course of our work day? Hopefully not so much if the focus is truly on quality of life, improved care outcomes and a team approach to providing daily support to residents living on our campuses. Our old segmented way of thinking...
by Cherie Rowell | Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
QAPI combines both traditional measures for improvement: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement. CMS has developed a general framework for implementing this enhanced quality improvement program in long term care, referred to as “the five key elements.” Element...
by Cherie Rowell | Monday, April 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Section 6102(c) of the Affordable Care Act requires that all nursing homes develop Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. All nursing homes must have a QAPI program in place and implement an effective plan, according to CMS. QAPI challenges...
by Cherie Rowell | Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I think about quality therapy services, my thoughts often go to the many wonderful Functional Pathways facility teams I have had the privilege of visiting in my role as Quality Liaison. I think about what it is our teams do day after day with unceasing dedication...
by Cherie Rowell | Thursday, February 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Passion is one of my favorite FP core values and can be defined as a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something. Additionally, compassion – is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s’ distress together with a...
