As the CMSCG “12 Days of Compliance” series wraps up, it’s time to bring everything together into a clear, actionable roadmap your facility can follow throughout the year.
Your 2026 Compliance Roadmap includes:
- Reset your compliance mindset
- Refresh QAPI goals and PIPs
- Conduct an infection control program review
- Validate staff competencies
- Audit care plan accuracy
- Update behavioral health competencies
- Schedule a mock survey
- Strengthen resident rights & grievance processes
- Review Life Safety Code & emergency preparedness
- Reinforce abuse prevention systems
- Audit documentation integrity
- Build a year‑long compliance plan – and stick to it.
A strong start leads to a strong year — and CMS Compliance Group is here to support your compliance journey every step of the way.

New Year Compliance Check:
Have you built your 2026 compliance plan? It’s not too late to start.
If you’re ready to build a stronger compliance program for the year ahead, contact CMS Compliance Group to get started.