AHCA: SNF Quality Is Improving, But Infection Control Still a Problem

According to the American Health Care Association's 2013 Quality Report, more LTC facilities are earning top marks when it comes to national quality ratings, but they're not focusing on infection control as much as they should.

Between 2011 and 2012, providers improved in all most all of the common quality measures, such as off-label antipsychotic medication use, moderate to severe pain and pressure ulcers. Direct nursing hours also increased.

However, infection control remains a problem. In 2013, 40 percent of SNFs have been cited under Tag F441.

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