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Phase 3 Requirements Take Effect Nov. 28 Despite Lack of Interpretive Guidance
On November 26, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the Phase 3 Requirements of Participation for care centers will take effect Nov. 28, but the agency will not release interpretive guidance and training materials for these requirements until early 2020.
CMS Unresponsive on Consumer Alert Icon, Silent on Phase 3 Implementation
On October 23, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
Despite advocacy from LeadingAge, its members and other stakeholders (see McKnight’s Long-Term Care News for reporting on recent efforts and this opinion piece from LeadingAge CEO Katie Sloan), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will proceed with its plan to use a Consumer Alert Icon on Nursing Home Compare beginning Oct. 23 to identify settings with instances of non-compliance related to abuse, neglect and exploitation. It will also cap the Health Inspections rating under the Five-Star Quality Rating System at two stars for settings that receive the icon.
Care Centers Must Continue to Prepare for Phase 3
On October 9, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
With seven weeks to go until the effective date of the Phase 3 requirements for care centers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has not finalized its proposed rule (“Regulatory Provisions to Promote Efficiency and Transparency”) published July 18 that would delay implementation of certain Phase 3 requirements and lighten other existing regulatory burdens for settings.
Coming in September: Infection Preventionist Certificate Program
On July 30, 2019 by Sue Boyd
Four months remain before the Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation take effect, and Nov. 28 is approaching faster than some of us would like! If you have not implemented a plan to meet regulatory compliance with F882: Infection Prevention and Control, now is the time to identify or hire someone to assume responsibilities for the vital Infection Preventionist position and get them the specialized training they need. LeadingAge MN is here to help through our new Certificate Program, Effectiveness & Core Components for the Infection Preventionist.
CMS Proposes to Amend and Delay Certain Requirements of Participation
On July 24, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
As we reported last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a proposed rule that would lighten some regulatory burdens for nursing facilities and delay implementation of certain Phase 3 requirements.
Save the Date – Sept. 4 and 5: Effectiveness & Core Components for Infection Preventionist Certificate Program
On July 16, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The final countdown to Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation that take effect Nov. 28 has begun. These requirements, among other changes, mandate that every care center have a designated and specially trained Infection Preventionist running a comprehensive infection prevention and control program. Are you prepared?
Ready for CMS Phase III Training Requirements? EduCare is.
On July 10, 2019 by Guest Contributor
The November 2019 implementation and compliance date for Phase III of the Requirements of Participation is fast approaching. Are you ready for the new and additional training requirements in Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Care or the new and strengthened language around person-centered care and abuse prevention?
Moratorium in Nursing Home Fines by CMS Expires in May
On March 13, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
In testimony to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said that the moratorium on monetary fines for care centers will expire in May and that providers will soon begin receiving civil monetary fines in eight additional categories.
CMS and CDC Release Infection Prevention Training for Care Centers
On March 13, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a free on-line training course in infection prevention and control for nursing home staff in the long-term care setting.
CMS Releases Competency Assessment Toolkit for Care Centers
On November 20, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Nursing Home Staff Competency Assessment toolkit designed to help nursing home frontline and management staff evaluate their skills. You can find these materials posted in the Downloads section of the CMS Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program webpage.
Now Available: Trauma-Informed Care Resources
On October 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new toolkit from LeadingAge provides resources for members to better understand the impact of Trauma-Informed Care and how to best serve residents with trauma histories.
LeadingAge Pushes Back against State Attorneys General Complaint on CMPs
On June 26, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and Attorneys General from 16 states filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the moratorium on civil monetary penalties for deficiencies cited under Phase II of the care center Requirements of Participation.
Uncovering Experiences and Trends of the New Skilled Nursing Facility Survey
On January 23, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Almost two months have passed since the new skilled nursing facility survey went into effect and provider feedback and data trends reveal meaningful differences in the survey process and experience. Hear about the experiences and trends by joining a facilitated conference call on Feb. 19 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Care Center Surveys Show Uptick in Activities Tags
On January 17, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
Thank you to all the members who turned out for our District Meetings last week. We are traveling to Districts A (Bagley), B (Grand Rapids) and C (Detroit Lakes) next week, and we hope to see many of you there. The program features a break out for care centers to discuss recent survey activities and outcomes. If the State surveyed your facility recently, please join us at Districts next week to share what you learned about the new process.