Qsource Podcasts

[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.

ESRD Peer-to-Peer Sharing - Home and Travel

Patient care partner, John Tomko, shares his mother’s end-stage renal disease journey and his decision to be her care partner. He advocates for home dialysis and the benefits it provides, including flexibility with treatment and the freedom to travel. 

ESRD Peer-to-Peer Sharing - Failed Transplant Leading Back to In-Center Hemodialysis

Kidney patient advocate and ten-year Patient Advisory Council member, Della Major, discusses her chronic kidney disease journey, her road to kidney transplant, and her failed transplant leading back to in-center hemodialysis. 

The Importance of Staff Retention in Nursing Homes (LTC Podcast)

Staff retention is an issue that many nursing homes face today. High staff turnover in nursing homes disrupts the continuity of care, leading to challenges in building trust and maintaining the quality of personalized resident care. Listen as Qsource's Linzie Bugg and Kim Snyder discuss the importance of staff retention in nursing homes with personal stories about their experience in facilities.

[Audio Blog] What Nursing Homes Need to Know About Post-Survey Consulting

Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from What Nursing Homes Need to Know About Post-Survey Consulting
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