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2022 SNF Closures: Operational Lessons for Facility Leaders

January 04, 2023•1 min read

Struggling Facilities Encouraged to Reach Out for Support! You don't have to struggle alone.


Faced with unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, many long-term care facilities are struggling with census, loss of revenue from financial penalties, and compliance issues. To help these facilities during this challenging time, SMK Medical is offering free consultations to help administrators and owner-operators understand their choices.


Failure to act can result in the facility entering receivership, Immediate Jeopardy issued and a denial of payment levied.


SMK Medical has extensive experience in the field of long-term care management and understands the unique challenges facing these facilities. By providing support in critical areas such as compliance, revenue management, and census management, we can help struggling facilities get back on track.

2022 was a rough year for many of our long-term care facilities. SMK Medical's goal is to provide the support needed to facilities so that everyone can stay safe, healthy, & employed

SMK Medical encourages any facility on the brink of closing or struggling with census, revenue, or compliance issues to reach out for assistance.

Your call is confidential, free, and could be the lifeline needed to keep the doors open.


Visit SMKMedical.com or call us at 313-314-8267.

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Date:1/3/23

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Dr Demetrius Kirk

Dr Demetrius Kirk

Dr. Demetrius “DJ” Kirk is the Founder and CEO of SMK Medical, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in long-term care regulatory compliance, survey readiness, quality improvement, and operational excellence. A healthcare executive, Registered Nurse, and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Dr. Kirk brings extensive experience in post-acute care leadership, including executive, regional, and clinical management roles. His expertise includes CMS regulations, nursing home surveys, risk management, MDS and PDPM optimization, QAPI, and leadership development. Through his writing, Dr. Kirk translates complex regulatory requirements into practical strategies that help healthcare leaders strengthen compliance, improve quality outcomes, and build high-performing teams.

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