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Apr. 12, 2024
Intravascular Catheter-related Infection (BSI) Prevention Guidelines
These guidelines provide recommendations for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections (BSI). These guidelines have been developed for healthcare personnel who insert intravascular catheters and for persons responsible for surveillance and control of infections in hospital, outpatient, and home healthcare settings.
Central Line AssociatedDocument
Feb. 15, 2024
Issue Paper: Protect Rural Hospitals from Critical Cuts
Congress established the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) program in 1987, allowing hospitals with 100 or fewer beds that serve a high proportion of Medicare patients to receive a slightly enhanced reimbursement compared to the normal payment rate larger hospitals receive under the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) prospective payment system.
Rural Health CareDocument
Jan. 1, 2024
Bloodstream Infection Event (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections)
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) occur when germs enter the bloodstream through a central line. CLABSIs are preventable. This resource document provides guidance in the prevention of CLABSI.
Central Line AssociatedDocument
Dec. 8, 2022
Issue Paper: Protect Rural & Value Based Care Models
Congress established the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) program in 1987, allowing hospitals with 100 or fewer beds that serve a high proportion of Medicare patients to receive a slightly enhanced reimbursement compared to the normal payment rate larger hospitals receive under the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) prospective payment system.
Rural Health CareDocument
Oct. 7, 2022
Injurious Fall Prevention Organizational Self-Assessment
Use this tool to assess your organization's fall injury prevention program to identify best practices and interventions needed.
Falls and Falls with InjuryDocument
Oct. 7, 2022
Program Evaluation: Enhancing Capacity - Reengineering Fall and Fall Injury Programs: Infrastructure
Use this slide deck to accompany the Video Program Evaluation: Enhancing Capacity - Reengineering Fall and Fall Injury Programs: Infrastructure, Capacity and Sustainability by Patricia A. Quigley.
Falls and Falls with InjuryDocument
Oct. 7, 2022
Sample Strategic Plan for Falls
Use this template to develop a strategic plan and goals to decrease falls within your hospital or unit.
Falls and Falls with InjuryDocument
Jun. 23, 2022
Issue Paper: Protect Rural Health Care: HPSA Redesignation
The federal Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) is in charge of designating Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) which identify local areas and population groups where a shortage of health care providers exist.
Rural Health CareDocument
Sep. 17, 2021
Comment Letter: Proposed OPPS 2022 Rule
Download the letter written to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about Proposed OPPS 2022 Rule.
OPPS Prospective Payment System (PPS) OutpatientDocument
Oct. 5, 2020
Comment Letter: OPPS Proposed Rule CMS–1736-P
Download the letter written to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about OPPS Proposed Rule CMS–1736-P.
OPPS Prospective Payment System (PPS) Outpatient