LTCSP Procedure Guide and Surveyor Materials Updated
Please be advised that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released updated Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) surveyor materials... Read More
Ftag of the Week – F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards
This week’s “Ftag of the Week” is F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards, which is part of the Comprehensive Resident Centered Care... Read More
Texas Provider Letter re: Surveyor Electronic Records Access
Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new LTC Regulatory Provider Letter PL 18-10 (NF) which replaces existing PL 17-20. This... Read More
CMS Surveyor Training for Providers – ASPEN & LTCSP
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published new training for providers, “ASPEN and the Long Term Care Survey Process.”... Read More
No delays – The Long-Term Care Survey Process is effective November 28, 2017
Any provider hoping for a delay in the new Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) needs know that the Centers for Medicare &... Read More
Changes coming to Five Star & Nursing Home Compare in 2018
In a new S&C memo dated November 24, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlines changes to its Nursing... Read More
Phase 2 RoPs – Temporary Enforcement Delays for Certain Ftags
As you are aware, Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation is effective tomorrow, November 28, 2017. The Centers for Medicare and... Read More