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The shared documents are a Five-Star Rating Update of how our facilities are scored in the Five-Star Rating system. The first document called “ Five-Star Quality Rating State- Level Cut Point Table” shares information on each state and where the percentile cuts are for each of the 5 stars.  Note that each state is only allowed a certain percent of five-star facilities. The second document is a spread sheet.  It shows each facility in each state, the staffing hours that were reported, and how they are adjusted. This is information is interesting and sometimes gets buried in our emails.  We wanted you to have one-click access to this information if you find it interesting or helpful. Cut Point Table https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/CertificationandComplianc/Downloads/cutpointstable.pdf​  Download Staffing Excel File: https://wi-don-council.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/staffingdatafile-3.zip Five-Star Quality Rating CMS webpage https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/CertificationandComplianc/FSQRS.html Have a great Thanksgiving! Joey Pettis RN, DON-CLTC, WCC, DWC Executive Director  |  WI Director of Nursing Council

4 Reasons to Attend this Year’s Long Term Care Nursing Workshop 2015 Educational Topics –   The topics at Workshop are not just presentations. They are designed to engage the attendees. These topics are providing you the value for your limited dollars and some productive time away from your job. This year’s presenters are have proven to be leaders in their field and have excellent speaking evaluations. The sessions will be interactive and hands-on. Networking at its Best – No one “Gets You” like those nursing professionals who do what you do every day. Make new connections with people from around the state. You will be able to engage with those individuals, ask questions, and learn things from others that you didn’t even know you needed. The relaxing, laid back environment of the Heidel House is the perfect location to encourage mingling with others. Relaxation and Fun at the Heidel House Resort & Boat Cruise – The Heidel House is located on shores of Green Lake. The gorgeous, green hue of the water over the large lake is the perfect backdrop to a sunset boat cruise. Enjoy the outdoors in September on any of the balconies at their restaurants and bars. The appetizers and boat cruise are Thanks to Thrifty White Pharmacy for sponsoring this networking event like none we have ever done before. Need a little something extra? Take an extra break and treat yourself at the Evensong Spa and receive a discount on their services. Vendor Show – Exhibitors of the Vendors Shows continuously speak highly of the attendees of the Vendor Shows and come back year-after-year. They are always impressed with how attendees continuously engage them and ask questions about their services. You […]