Nursing homes are required to upload July 25^th and April 25^th census rosters between Oct. 3^rd and 26^th.

Nursing homes have until Sept. 27^th to make any allowable corrections to MDS assessments that will be matched to picture date census rosters.

Congress and the Office of Inspector General looking at reported staffing levels.

DOH has posted a survey on the Health Commerce System HERDS application that must be completed no later than Sept. 17^th.

The guidance outlines the documentation standards OMIG expects of nursing home providers.

Department will be reviewing discharge practices as part of its surveillance protocols.

Feedback from physicians and nurse practitioners that regularly use the MOLST needed.

Reimbursement changes may affect access to laboratory services for residents.