CMS Reiterates Sprinkler Requirement in S&C Informational Memo
In a letter sent to all State Survey Agency Directors on May 20, 2014, “Final Rule – Promoting Program Efficiency, Transparency, and... Read More
CMS Revises Guidance to F-371 about Preparation of Eggs
After last year’s landmark case about runny eggs, Elgin, CMS has finally issued guidance on the appropriate preparation of eggs in nursing... Read More
CMP Funds Available for Improving Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
CMS is soliciting grants for using available Federal Civil Monetary Funds (CMPs) to expand the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in... Read More
CMS LTC Facility Survey Process Related to Sprinkler Extension
On May 16 2014, CMS issued an S&C letter, “Information on Applications to Extend the Due Date for the Installation of Automatic... Read More
Long Term Care Sprinkler Deadline Extended (Federal Register)
August 13, 2013 – the date that all LTC facilities were required to have fully automated sprinkler systems – came and went... Read More
CMS Revises Guidance at F-441 for Single Use Devices
On May 9, 2014, CMS issued advance copy of a change to interpretive guidance in the SOM regarding the requirements for single... Read More
US News: 5 Traits of the Worst Nursing Homes – Familiar?
A recent US News & World Report article examined the five worst traits that can be found when evaluating a nursing home.... Read More
CMS to Restructure Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a press release on Friday outline the details of the launch of its... Read More
Happy Nurses’ Week from CMS Compliance Group!
Thank you to all nurses in the long term care industry and our nurses on staff at CMSCG – you all make... Read More
Addressing Quality of Death (McKnight’s Long Term Care News)
CMS Compliance Group’s President, Linda Elizaitis, wrote a guest column for McKnight’s Long Term Care News – “Addressing Quality of Death.” What... Read More
Changes Proposed to SNF Reimbursement Rates
CMS has issued a proposed rule to update PPS payment rates for skilled nursing facilities starting in 2015. The proposed rule also... Read More