CMS UPDATES Susan Albrecht, MS, RD, LDN Health Quality Review Specialist January 23, 2014
Objectives The participant will be able to navigate the CMS website. The participant will be able to locate the S&C letters and apply the latest changes to ensure compliance with the regulations
CMS Website Easiest Way to Find Nursing Home Information Search “survey & cert letters” Click on – Policy & Letters to the States & Regions OR – Survey & Certification – General Information
CMS Websites Appendices are not updated routinely S&C Letters contain the latest updates/Advance Copies
CMS Trainings Click on “I AM A PROVIDER” Click on Webcasts
CMS Trainings New Dinging Practice Standards for Nursing Home Residents Severity & Scope Guidance – Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes Hospice/End of Life Issues – Part 1
What Are S&C Letters? CMS Survey and Certification memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies, CMS Regional Offices Providers
S&C Letters Title Memo # ( starts with fiscal year_ Posting Date Fiscal Year – October 1 st to September 30 th
Federal Register Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Proposed Rule Published 12/27/2013 Comment Period Ends 2/25/2014
Proposed Rule Emergency Preparedness Emergency Plan Policies & Procedures Communication Plan Training & Testing Emergency & Standby Power Systems
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