Perspectives

CMS Extends Moratorium on Phase 2 Enforcement Penalties

In November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

Excelas Closes Out 2017 with 3 Top Employer Awards

Once again, Excelas is honored to be named a top…

10 Nutritional Considerations for Long-Term Care Residents

Nutrition is major focus at many nursing facilities because it…

7 Ways to Adjust Nursing Home Patient Care Plans After a Fall

Falls are an enormous issue in long-term care facilities, and…

11 Risk Factors for Infections Among the Elderly

Infections in long-term care (LTC) facilities are associated with higher…

5 Interventions to Prevent Falls in Nursing Facilities

Falls are an enormous issue in long-term care facilities, and…

3 Ways to Improve Your Billing Process and Avoid Recovery Audits

Recovery auditors typically look for discrepancies in the nursing facility’s…

The Five-Step Process for Assessing Quality of Care

There are many aspects to building a strong defense, but…

Three Steps to Building a Successful Wrongful Death Defense

Defending against a wrongful death claim can prove challenging. Often,…

Excelas Recognized as One of Ohio’s Healthy Worksites for Third Consecutive Year

The Healthy Ohio Business Council (HOBC) recently announced the winners…

Excelas Receives Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service

Excelas is honored to be a recipient of the 2016…

Legal Implications Of Changes To Pressure Ulcer Terminology

Recent—and controversial—changes to pressure ulcer (now pressure injury) terminology and…