CMS has scheduled/rescheduled SNF, LTSS, and Home Health calls.

PBJ staffing and NHSN annual staff Influenza Vaccination reports are due on the same date.

Members should avoid the negative consequences of missed submissions and erroneous or incomplete data.

The updates to the guide include the four quality measures that are frozen at their January 2024 performance rates, the three staffing level measures that are frozen at their January 2024 performance rates, and the new staffing turnover penalty introduced at the April 2024 refresh.

First announced in December 2023, the approach would allow providers with consistent track records of high quality to receive a more focused survey that takes less time and fewer resources than a standard survey.

DOH provided updates on infection control survey process and efforts to address complaints.

The Surrogate Decision-Making Committee assists with making decisions about major medical treatment and end-of-life care for individuals with certain conditions who lack capacity.

New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.