The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated documents related to the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) on October 23, 2023. Per the revision history (10/26/2023), multiple LTCSP documents have been revised, including:
- Pathways updated with “extensive” changes
- Updated Entrance Conference Form
- Mapping Document has been revised (predominantly around staffing)
- Offsite Prep Worksheet revised to include review of staffing-related info
- Revised LTCSP Procedure Guide
- Revised LTCSP User Guide
- Updated LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas – RO Care Areas and Probes (.zip file)
- Initial Surveys – Instructions updated for the interim LTC initial survey & certification process
- CMS Form 802 – “Worsened pressure ulcers at any stage” has been removed from the doc.
The survey resources folder includes all the documents noted above, and can be downloaded here (.zip file).
