Health care scholars, practitioners, and leaders might be directly involved in the development
of goals and policies for learning and development.
Review the Five-Star Quality Rating System page from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) to complete this discussion.
Imagine that you are the executive of a skilled nursing facility (SNF), and you are
responsible for fostering a culture of continuous learning (e.g., building a learning
organization).
Respond to the following questions:
What strategies and programs would you prioritize to ensure all staff of the facility are
working together to achieve 5 stars on the Five-Star Quality Rating System from the CMS?
How will staff comply with the SNF policies as described in Ch. 5, “Postacute Care,” and Ch.
6, “Urgent Care,” of your textbook?
Cite your own experience and 2 sources that are peer-reviewed academic journals, industry
publications, books, and/or other sources that align with or contradict your comments.
Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Response Requirements
By Saturday, respond to the prompt above in 250 to 300 words.
By Monday, review your classmates' and instructor's posts and respond to at least 1 in a
minimum of 150 words. Explain why you agree or disagree. Then, share an example from
your professional experience to support your assertions.
Include at least 1 citation and corresponding reference that aligns with or contradicts your
comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books,
and/or other scholarly sources. Format your citations according to APA guidelines.
