Qsource

02/27/2026

No one likes surprises, especially when it comes to a resident’s health. In our latest Qsource Podcast episode, Linzie Bugg breaks down FTag 580 and why timely, transparent communication with families and physicians matters so much. She shares real examples, common pitfalls, and practical steps to build a culture where communication is clear, documented, and proactive.

🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q044-YMl0

💬 What systems does your team use to make sure families are notified promptly and consistently?

02/26/2026

Quality improvement does not have to be overwhelming. Sometimes the most powerful changes start small.

Our latest update explores how nursing homes can use the Plan Do Study Act cycle to test ideas, measure results, and strengthen care without disrupting daily operations. From reducing falls to improving documentation and infection control, PDSA gives teams a practical way to turn QAPI goals into real progress.

The best part? It builds staff engagement and creates clear documentation that demonstrates active improvement during survey.

Read the full blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q044VCqf0

If you could run one small improvement test in your building next week, what would it focus on? Falls, documentation, infection control, something else?

02/25/2026

If you lead a nursing home, the recent SFF changes should have your attention.

CMS is putting greater weight on fall data, tightening graduation standards, and extending oversight to three full years. These updates will shape survey outcomes moving forward.

Join us for:
Regulatory Deep Dive: Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
🗓 Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 PM ET

Know what has changed and what your team should be doing now.

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q044J4zM0

02/23/2026

📣Our latest Nursing Home News This Week video is live with Nurse Bugg! Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q044dbDk0

Welcome to Qsource's Nursing Home News of the Week, your trusted source for timely, relevant updates impacting long-term care. Each week, we break down the t...

02/22/2026

CMS clarified that PPS 5-day and End-of-Stay assessments are counted separately under SNF QRP, increasing the risk of falling below the 90% threshold. Meanwhile, VBP is expanding, MDS audits are active, and SFF criteria now emphasize falls.

At Qsource, we help facilities tighten MDS accuracy, audit QRP processes, and strengthen documentation before it impacts payment.

If CMS audited your last 10 assessments today, how confident would you feel?

Read more:
https://hubs.la/Q0444yw30

Learn how we support compliance:
https://hubs.la/Q0444Dlh0

02/21/2026

AGs from 18 states are urging CMS to impose a targeted 3.48 HPRD staffing mandate on certain for profit nursing homes, citing resident safety concerns. Providers warn it could deepen workforce shortages, especially in rural areas.

Get the full story from Linzi Bugg in this week's News This Week:
https://hubs.la/Q0444pQR0

02/20/2026

✈️Qsource is headed to the 2026 Oklahoma Annual Conference, March 3–4, 2026, at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Join us as Amanda Odom and Linzie Bugg present “Mitigating the Top 10 Nursing Home Deficiencies.” You will gain real-world insight from a former multi-state surveyor and an experienced nursing home leader. They will walk through practical steps your team can use right away to reduce risk, strengthen systems, and improve survey outcomes.

Be sure this session is on your schedule. You will walk away with tools you can implement immediately.

Qsource is looking forward to being a part of this impactful event. Learn more about our presentation by visiting https://hubs.la/Q043_NJS0

02/19/2026

False Claims Act enforcement is ramping up again, and skilled nursing is firmly in the spotlight.

Federal recoveries reached $6.9 billion in 2025, with healthcare providers accounting for 83% of that total. For SNFs, settlements are increasingly tied to allegations of substandard care, medically unnecessary services, and documentation gaps. Whistleblower lawsuits remain the driving force, and regulators are leaning harder on data analytics and AI to flag potential issues.

This is not just a billing conversation. It is a standards-of-care conversation.

At Qsource, we help facilities strengthen documentation processes, internal audits, QAPI alignment, and survey readiness so compliance is defensible, consistent, and proactive. Strong systems today can prevent costly litigation tomorrow.

📖 Read the full article:
https://hubs.la/Q043WxKy0

🔎 Learn how Qsource consulting services help protect your organization through proactive compliance and quality oversight:
https://hubs.la/Q043WxrY0

Civil fraud recoveries from the healthcare sector more than tripled between 2024 and 2025, signaling that the Trump administration will continue to press hard for provider investigations and financial penalties.

02/18/2026

Antipsychotic use in long term care continues to be one of the most closely reviewed areas during surveys. It is no longer just a pharmacy issue. It reflects clinical leadership, documentation integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a facility’s commitment to person-centered care.

Our latest update breaks down current CMS expectations under F758, gradual dose reduction requirements, informed consent standards, and how antipsychotic use impacts Five-Star ratings and public reporting. It also highlights practical steps facilities can take to strengthen oversight and reduce regulatory risk.

Read the full blog here:
https://hubs.ly/Q043DmY10

What systems has your team put in place to support safe prescribing and meaningful non-pharmacological interventions? Share your thoughts in the comments.

02/17/2026

Compliance questions do not come with extra time to sort through regulations. Leaders need answers that are clear, accurate, and relevant to their organization.

That is where Qualie comes in. Our secure, AI-powered regulatory coach provides reliable answers based only on trusted regulatory sources and expert-reviewed guidance.

With Custom Qualie, the experience goes even further. The system is built using your own policies, procedures, and workflows, then reviewed to ensure alignment with federal and state requirements.

This means your team is not just getting a regulatory answer. They are getting guidance that fits the way they actually deliver care.

How would facility-specific compliance support change your day-to-day operations?

👉 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q043vJRp0

02/16/2026

📣Our latest Nursing Home News This Week video is live with Nurse Bugg! Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q043c8MH0

Welcome to Qsource's Nursing Home News of the Week, your trusted source for timely, relevant updates impacting long-term care. Each week, we break down the t...

02/15/2026

Dementia is now the strongest predictor of whether dual-eligible older adults begin long-term services and supports in a nursing home rather than in assisted living or other home- and community-based settings.

A new JAMDA study found that while HCBS use continues to grow nationally, beneficiaries with a prior dementia diagnosis are significantly more likely to initiate care in a nursing home. Other conditions like diabetes and chronic kidney disease also influenced placement decisions.

This raises important questions for providers and policymakers. Are families receiving clear education early enough? Are community-based services equipped to support more complex cognitive needs? Are transitions happening proactively or reactively?

At Qsource, we work with organizations to strengthen dementia care practices, documentation, care coordination, and compliance strategies so facilities are prepared for increasing clinical complexity while maintaining survey readiness and quality outcomes.

💬 Thought starter: What do you think most influences placement decisions in your community — diagnosis, caregiver support, reimbursement structure, or something else?

Read the full article:
https://hubs.la/Q04340Ky0

Learn how Qsource consulting services support dementia care strategy, compliance alignment, and quality improvement:
https://hubs.la/Q043407l0

Dementia was the largest predictor of whether dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries were more likely to receive long-term services and supports in a home-and-community-based setting such as an assisted living community or enter a nursing home, according to the results of a study publis...