CMS has added four new staffing measures to the calculation of the staffing star rating on Care Compare for the July 2022 refresh.

Updated guidance reviewed on July 13^th CMS National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call.

A broad range of LTC issues covered in a spirited discussion.

Survey pace is slow, but they are happening.

Some exceptions to testing exercises are allowed.

The recommendations address seven goals, including the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered, and equitable care that promotes autonomy and manages risks. They also seek to ensure a well-prepared and appropriately compensated workforce, increase transparency and accountability, create a more rational and robust financing system, improve the survey process, enhance quality measurement and quality improvement processes, and promote adoption of health information technology.

LeadingAge NY to offer educational session on nursing home staffing requirements on April 28^th.

The Governor extended the health care staffing emergency, but lifted the freeze on enforcement of nursing home staffing mandates. As a result, certain staffing flexibilities were continued, but nurse and aide minimum staffing levels took effect on April 1^st. LeadingAge NY is providing members with resources to respond to the requirements.