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Cabinet for Health & Family Services
Office of Inspector General
Division of Health Care
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Long Term Care Provider Newsletter
August 2018
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Hello Everyone,
I am sorry I have been unable to write a column for this edition of the LTC newsletter due to many urgent situations that have arisen this month in OIG. I will look forward to chatting again with you all in the September newsletter.
Meanwhile, I hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day holiday weekend, and that you get to enjoy some time with family and friends. Until next time…
Sandra Houchen, Director
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A Message from Kentucky's QIN-QIO
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OIG is pleased to provide information from the CMS funded QSource and atom Alliance, the Quality Innovation Network (QIN) - Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) for Kentucky.
Click the link below to read a message from Kentucky's QIN-QIO:
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August 2018 Kentucky Hepatitis Connections Newsletter
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In the attached August 2018
Kentucky Hepatitis Connections Newsletter
you will find information on the 5th Annual Kentucky Viral Hepatitis Conference; the Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP) training; the Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kentucky; the latest
hepatitis treatments and continuing education opportunities.
This newsletter demonstrates just a sample of the great work being done in addressing the
hepatitis
epidemic in Kentucky. A shout out to all of Kentucky's finest leaders and stakeholders who have collaborated with our program to make the impact we are making.
Happy August!
Kathy, Amanda and Deb
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MDS 3.0 Technical Information
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A revised DRAFT version of the 2018 MDS item sets (v1.16.0R) was posted. This version contains a revision to discharge goal coding instructions in GG0130 (Self-Care) and GG0170 (Mobility), the addition of skip pattern language to GG0170M and GG0170N, revisions to skip pattern language to GG0170Q1 and GG0170Q3, the addition of coding instructions to J2000 (Prior Surgery), revisions to skip pattern language to M0210 and M0300G, and the addition of coding instructions to N2001 (Drug Regimen
Review) and N2005 (Medication Intervention). This version is scheduled to become effective October 1, 2018. The FINAL version (V2.02.1) of the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications was also posted, as well as, an errata (V2.02.3).
The files are located in the Downloads section of the website below:
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Is your certified nursing facility signed up for ePOC? If so, be diligent about keeping your account and password up to date.
Click here
for the CMS security rules.
If your facility is not signed up, see the
Account Setup
instructions.
Not sure if your facility has any ePOC accounts or have other questions?
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The next level of FREE Emergency Preparedness training conferences,
EP 201, will be held on September 25-26, 2018, at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green. This conference is a “Deep Dive” into the elements of the CMS Final Rule on
Evacuation, Transportation and Surge Planning. A preview of the new Electronic Hazard Identification mapping tool, created by Stantec, will be showcased at the conference. Learn how to conduct both Community and Tabletop Exercises.
Bring your facility floor plans to create a Surge Plan specifically for your facility. Network with other facilities in your region.
All Leadership Teams such as Administrators, Assistant Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Maintenance/Plan/Facility Directors, Risk Managers and members of Safety/Emergency Preparedness Committees are invited to attend. There is no limit on the number of representatives from your facility who can attend.
Click here for a registration brochure. Please complete one registration form for each member attending the EP 201 conference and return by email to
ltc2prep@louisville.edu or by fax to
502-852-5887.
Please note that there will be two additional EP 201 conferences: February 2019 and April 16-17, 2019 (Louisville).
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Have you notified your residents?
Click the link below to download and/or print the contact list for various agencies.
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Which Enforcement Branch
is Serving You?
To provide the highest level of service, the Division of Health Care operates through four regional offices. Knowing the appropriate Enforcement Branch to contact with questions and concerns will ensure you receive maximum service in minimum time. Review links below for detailed information.
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CMS Survey and Certification memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
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Transfer/Discharge Hearing Appeals
Please submit your requests for transfer/discharge hearing appeals to Secretary Adam M. Meier, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, by emailing:
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LTC Facility Self-Reported
Incidents & Complaints
New email addresses have been established for communications regarding LTC Facility Self-Reported Incidents and for use by residents and the general public to report possible violations of regulatory requirements.
Click Here
for the email addresses and additional contact information.
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ISTW: Integrated Surveyor Training Website
This CMS website provides training information to include the preceptor manual, the State Operations Manual and other documents. As always, the survey and certification process is a collaborative effort between CMS and providers. This website will allow providers the opportunity to take the same courses as surveyors.
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Kentucky's Top 10 Citations for Nursing Homes
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MDS/RAI CONTACT INFORMATION
Buffy Stone
MDS Assessment/Coding
502-595-4958 x.5019
Rhonda Littleton-Roe
Transmission or Technical
502-564-7963 x.3300
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Employment Opportunities
To search and apply for positions within the Office of Inspector General, please visit the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet's web page by clicking below.
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DHC Leadership Team:
Inspector General
Deputy Inspector General
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Pharmacy Consultant
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Commonwealth of Kentucky | Office of Inspector General | 275 East Main St., Frankfort, KY 40621
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The Office of Inspector General is the regulatory and licensing agency for all health care, day care and long-term care facilities and child adoption/child-placing agencies in the commonwealth.
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