** These materials have been updated as to 10/26/2022. Please view this post on the CMSCG Blog for the current materials: Revised CMS Survey Resource Materials (10/26/2022) **
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated surveyor resources aligned with the changes that became effective yesterday, October 24, 2022. Per the Revision History, there were 8 updates released, so ensure you are using the most current materials.
- The F-Tag Crosswalk, LTC Survey FAQ and Slide Deck/Speaker Notes for the LTCSP have all been removed.
The updated survey resources include:
- CMS-802 (Updated 10/24/2022)
- LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas (Updated 10/24/2022)
- Appendix PP State Operations Manual (Revision 10/24/2022) — This is the same doc that we posted 10/21/2022 on the CMSCG Blog, so if you have that one, it’s current.
- Survey Resources (10/24/2022) — Per the Revision History doc, this is noted to have “extensive” changes
- Initial Surveys (10/24/2022)
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