Putting Together Pieces of Trauma-Informed Care Puzzle

Phase 3 of the revised Medicare and Medicaid Requirements of Participation for long-term care, which will go into effect next month, require skilled nursing homes to provide “trauma-informed care (TIC),” an approach to care that factors in the pervasive nature of trauma and establishes safe and nurturing environments where residents won’t be retraumatized. However, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services haven ’t yet provided guidance on this directive, so trying to comply may feel like completing a jigsaw puzzle without all the pieces.

Source: Caring for the Ages - September 30, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Joanne Kaldy Source Type: news