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Hurricane Sandy - Nursing Home DAL - CMS Waiver/FAQs

DOH provides FAQ guidance on 1135 waiver for facilities impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

November 13, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Update
CMS has posted version 1.09 of the RAI Manual along with the change tables on the "downloads" section of their site.
November 13, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Hurricane Sandy Notice on CO Safety for Home Care Providers

Carbon Monoxide danger from the improper use of alternate power sources.

November 11, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Hurricane Sandy - Medicare Disaster Related Claims

NGS Highlights MLN Matters Article on Hurricane Sandy

November 9, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Q&A on 1135 Waiver

CMS updates the questions and answers relative to waivers and modifications to Medicare fee-for-service requirements for skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices and other providers.

November 8, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Blanket Waivers for NYS

CMS has issued blanket waivers in the impacted area of New York and New Jersey. Individual providers adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy do not need to apply for the blanket waivers. Additional information on blanket waivers for New York and New Jersey can be found by following this link.

November 8, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Q&A on Survey and Certification

CMS updates the questions and answers relative to waivers and modifications to survey and certification requirements, including resident/patient assessments, for nursing facilities, home health agencies and other providers.

November 8, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Hurricane Sandy - Activation of Emergency Prescription Assistance Program

New York State is activating the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP).

November 7, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

Quality Assurance and Perfomance Improvement (QAPI) Update
The current QAPI website contains background material, including information about the five essential elements of QAPI and the latest news on the project.
November 6, 2012

Survey, Clinical and Quality

OMIG Authority to Audit PRIs Upheld
OMIG has authority to audit nursing home PRIs but individual facilities can challenge audit findings, according to a state appeals court.
November 6, 2012
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