Qsource Podcasts

[Audio Blog] Survey Readiness: Preparing Your Nursing Home for Success

Maintaining survey readiness is essential for ensuring compliance, avoiding citations, and delivering quality care. Inspections by regulatory agencies are inevitable, and their outcomes can significantly impact a facility’s reputation and operations. Being prepared is not just about meeting standards but about demonstrating a commitment to excellence in every aspect of care. Developing a proactive approach to survey readiness ensures facilities are well-equipped to handle inspections with confidence.
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[Audio Blog] Introduction to NHSN - A Framework for Healthcare Safety

For nursing home professionals, infection prevention and patient safety are top priorities. The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a program under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), plays a critical role in safeguarding healthcare environments, including long-term care facilities, against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and other safety threats. By using NHSN, nursing homes can better track, analyze, and reduce infections among residents while protecting healthcare staff. In collaboration with organizations like Qsource, a nonprofit quality improvement organization, NHSN offers nursing home professionals the tools and insights needed to elevate their infection prevention and control practices.

[Audio Blog] Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Nursing Homes

Regulatory compliance forms the backbone of effective operations in nursing homes. It ensures the safety and dignity of residents, supports high-quality care delivery, and protects facilities from financial penalties and reputational risks. Compliance is not just about following rules—it reflects a commitment to ethical and professional standards in long-term care. However, navigating the intricate landscape of nursing home regulatory compliance requires a systematic approach to overcome challenges, understand key governing bodies, and implement strategies for sustained success.

Enhanced Barrier Precaution: Changes for 2024 (LTC Podcast)

Listen as Linzie Bugg and Amanda Odom discuss Enhanced Barrier Precautions and how the CMS/CDC changes will affect long-term care facilities in 2025.

[Audio Blog] After the Survey: Writing an Effective Plan of Correction

According to, 42 CFR §488.401 a Plan of Correction is a plan developed by the facility and approved by either CMS or the SA that outlines the actions the facility will take to rectify deficiencies and specifies the date by which those deficiencies will be corrected.

What Makes Employees Stay? (LTC Podcast)

Listen and long-term care team members Linzie and Kim discuss staffing retention in nursing homes and how to recruit and maintain quality employees.

[Audio Blog] Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions to Protect Residents and Staff in Long-Term Care

Preventing the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is a critical priority for skilled nursing facilities. Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) provide an effective infection control strategy to reduce transmission risks while allowing residents to maintain an active and fulfilling quality of life. Implementing these precautions involves understanding their purpose, identifying high-risk scenarios, and adhering to best practices for personal protective equipment (PPE) use.

[Audio Blog] Enhancing Compliance and Quality in Nursing Homes

Recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outline significant revisions to long-term care surveyor guidance. These changes aim to ensure that nursing homes prioritize resident health, safety, and quality of care while addressing emerging trends in compliance. For nursing homes, these updates represent an opportunity to strengthen operational practices and align with best-in-class standards of care.

[Audio Blog] Staff Training and Education in Post-Survey Follow-Ups: Insights from Qsource

Effective staff training and ongoing education are vital to ensuring that nursing homes can meet regulatory standards and provide the best possible care to residents. When a survey reveals deficiencies, staff education becomes even more crucial. Addressing these issues post-survey is not just about making immediate changes; it’s about establishing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

[Audio Blog] Spotlight on Technology: How Nursing Homes Can Use Tools to Track Diabetes

Advancements in technology have transformed diabetes management, offering valuable tools that can significantly improve care in nursing homes. With innovations like continuous glucose monitors, apps, and digital tracking systems, staff can streamline diabetes care, enhance accuracy, and respond more promptly to residents’ needs. This blog highlights useful technologies nursing homes can incorporate to better manage diabetes, ensuring residents receive high-quality, responsive care.