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Senate Finance Committee passes healthcare reform bill
On October 13, the Senate Finance Committee, which spent the past two weeks discussing 130 amendments, approved its healthcare reform bill by a vote of 14-9. It is one of five pieces of legislation seriously being considered on Capitol Hill and is the only plan that excludes a public option, according to CNN.
The bill is expected to cost $829 billion over the next ten years and is partially financed by about $400 billion in spending cuts, including significant Medicare reductions. Democratic leaders in the House and Senate will begin drafting a single piece of legislation out of the five existing proposals. Republicans refuse to endorse a public option plan, which they argue would eventually lead to a government-run healthcare system. Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine was the only Republican committee member to support the bill, which was initially drafted by Chairman Max Baucus, D-MT.
Ask Diane: What if I need a new automation vendor for MDS 3.0?
Q: My automation vendor just contacted me and told me the company will not be going forward with producing new software for the MDS 3.0. What should I do?
Diane: The first thing you should do is make sure your entire administrative team knows your current software vendor will not be transitioning to the MDS 3.0 and that you will need to search for a new vendor.
Another thing you should do immediately is determine your budget for new software and other related items you might need, like new hardware.
Searching for a vendor is a complex process, but here are a few guidelines to keep in mind as you get started:
- Don’t restrict your search to only one or two vendors—look at a broad spectrum of vendors.
- Evaluate whether vendors you are considering can keep up with frequent changes. We know there will be some glitches when we transition to a new system, so choose a vendor who can handle changes.
- Check vendors’ references and make sure to visit facilities that use a certain vendor’s software to see how it actually works. Ask about how long the vendor takes to respond to client problems.
Also, evaluating whether a certain kind of software will work for your facility is a critical part of the vendor selection process. I’ll post more tips about what to look for in a software products in upcoming MDSCentral posts.
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Interviewing Essentials for MDS 3.0 and QIS
This 48-page training guide cuts through the theory and delivers step-by-step ways to build and improve interviewing skills. Whether your staff members have prior interviewing experience or interviewing for the first time, they’ll enjoy author Diane L. Brown’s interactive approach to interviewing.
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The Long-Term Care Restorative Nursing Desk Reference
Restorative nursing is an essential part of reimbursement, compliance, and the quality of life of your residents. Improper care planning or unclear documentation can negatively impact resident care and your bottom line. Rely on this one resource for all your restorative care questions and needs.
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