Regulatory and Care Delivery Challenges at Nursing Homes with David Hoffman, JD, FCPP

Nursing Home Regulatory Challenges

In this episode of the LTC Heroes Podcast, David Hoffman,
President and Founder of David Hoffman & Associates, sits
down with us to share his insight on overcoming the regulatory
and care delivery challenges associated with nursing homes and
other LTC facilities.


With many years as an attorney under his belt, David shares his
experience working on negligence cases, leading regulatory
efforts, and discusses why aggressive oversight of this industry
is a must to ensure proper care for residents.



Nursing Home Staffing and Residents

David describes why once money becomes the main motivator for
these facilities, they look at areas to cut costs, and the first
place they look is staffing. As a result, these facilities are
understaffed and the residents are the ones that pay the price.


David outlines why care facilities need to focus more on outcomes
from the residents’ point of view instead of simply looking at
the care they’re providing. With the right teamwork, this can
happen while still balancing documentation requirements.


In order for real change to occur, David says we need to reduce
the tension between the regulator and the regulated. He suggests
better communication is the best place to start.


He closes the show by challenging us to consider the issue of
ageism in our society and what we can all do to show more
compassion to our elders.


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Rapid Fire Q/A

In today’s chat, what kind of valuable and actionable advice can
LTC lovers and listeners expect to learn from you today?


David: I’ll be providing your listeners with a better
understanding of the nursing home industry in terms of a
regulatory construct, why it's so highly regulated, and what the
impact of that regulation is currently and going forward.





What is one lesser-known book, newsletter, or industry resource
you go to for up-to-date LTC info?
David: The Office of Inspector General’s Work Plan.


Name one mentor in the LTC industry that is active on social
media or LinkedIn that inspires you and that the rest of us should
be following because of their contribution?

David: I clerked for a judge both in state court and in federal
court named Anthony J Scirica. He taught me an important lesson,
which is to be a good listener and that there are two sides to
every story.





If you were to start working tomorrow in the LTC industry, but
with the same knowledge and wisdom you have today, what advice
would you give to your younger self?


David: I think that the focus on compliance with regulatory
requirements is a two-way street. I would focus on how to have a
better approach in the relationship between the regulated and the
regulators.



Resources:

Office of Inspector General: Work Plan


https://www.dhoffmanassoc.com/


https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hoffman-jd-fcpp-7467a43/