Final Rule skilled nursing regulations—a pain we all share
Running a nursing center isn’t easy but you have the skills to make it work. Final Rule is the biggest change to skilled nursing regulation in over two decades. If sifting through layers of regulatory complexity feels like a full-time job, you’re not alone. And, fortunately, you have an ally.
Financial pressures
Rising costs. Thinning margins. Shrinking budgets.
Increased oversight
Pressures of performing well on annual and complaint surveys.
Time constraints
Getting it all done. Keeping work and life in balance.
Final Rule
Layers upon layers of regulatory complexity.
abaqis makes quality management…manageable
You need to improve quality of care, reduce deficiencies and elevate your facility’s reputation. We have your back. Designed by the recognized compliance experts in skilled nursing, abaqis is the comprehensive, proven, cloud-based solution for continuous quality management. Here’s how we help:
Quality management
abaqis provides a comprehensive QAPI system, cutting the time and labor associated with executing your QAPI program by up to 75%.1
Survey readiness
Review the Final Rule, pinpoint potential areas of non-compliance, identify causes of deficiencies and target areas for corrective action.
Census development
Build a healthy census using actionable data, real-time calculations, benchmarking and competitive intelligence.
Action indicators
Immediately identify opportunities for improving quality and regulatory compliance.
abaqis makes Final Rule compliance…simple
Final Rule requirements make compliance more challenging than ever, but you don’t have to untangle it all on your own. Let abaqis expertly guide you to success—saving you headaches, time and money. Discover useful features, like:
Comprehensive QAPI system
Assess compliance against the Final Rule and ensure compliance with phase 3 requirements for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
QAPI plan builder
This robust tool generates a comprehensive, customizable QAPI plan documenting how your facility will implement all five elements of QAPI.
Automated facility assessment
abaqis analyzes your resident population with one click—saving more than 70 hours of data analysis and ensuring phase 2 compliance.1
Survey success without the stress
Surveys are the main driver of your facility’s overall five-star quality rating, so there’s no room for guesswork. Our quality management experts are experienced SNF nurses and state surveyors. Using abaqis is like studying for an exam—and getting the questions in advance.
Stay focused on the right areas of care
Find areas of non-compliance, identifying causes and plan corrective action.
Improve quality of care and survey results
Our approach significantly improves quality of care and survey performance.2
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References:
1.Federal Register. Rules and Regulations 2016. Volume 81, No. 192. Available at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-10-04/pdf/2016-23503.pdf. Accessed August 1, 2018.
2.Data on file. Available upon request.