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CLTC Weekly is a free email newsletter that delivers the latest weekly news on the long-term care industry, including important CMS regulatory changes, a tip of the week, and much, much more.

July 3, 2008 (Volume 3, Issue 28)

Wisconsin sets up wound care certification program
The state of Wisconsin announced the development of a collaborative effort between multiple organizations to certify 200 of the state’s registered nurses (RNs) in long-term care to become certified pressure ulcer specialists, according to a state Department of Health and Family Service press release.

Five star quality system on Nursing Home Compare Web site
CMS is expecting to launch a ranking system for nursing homes that utilizes star numbers to represent quality, according to an agency press release.

This week's question: Do you feel confident about the rating your facility will receive under the new Five Star Nursing Home Quality Rating System?
This week’s question: Do you feel confident about the rating your facility will receive under the new Five Star Nursing Home Quality Rating System?

Other recently-published articles from CLTC Weekly:

New study finds Ginkgo ineffective in dementia prevention

New guidelines for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans

Paying for medication: What you can do to make cost-saving improvements in your facility

CMS releases report about physical restraint use

Question of the week: Does your facility use negative pressure wound therapy?

Medicaid Research in LTC

Results of Medicare D and Medicaid reimbursement research

Tip of the week: Retain CNAs to save money

Tip of the week: Keep memory-impaired residents involved and engaged in stimulating activities

BJBC releases new resources for long-term care providers

CMS announces incentive program for electronic prescribing

Question of the week: What is your facility’s biggest challenge when it comes to the increase in short-stay residents?

Leukemia drug found effective in treating MS

CMS releases new MDS 3.0 information

New tool for discharge planning released by CMS

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