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Skilled nursing facilities are facing changes in CMS survey guidance regarding unnecessary use of psychotropic medications. CMS is closely monitoring the use of these medications, which can be considered chemical restraints, and is asking facilities to focus on behavior interventions to minimize use. CMS is emphasizing the importance of professional standards of practice and the…

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Memorandum Summary – Posting Date: 03/10/25 Revised Surveyor Guidance: CMS is releasing the following revised guidance for nursing home surveyors: • Admission, Transfer & Discharge, Chemical Restraints/Unnecessary Psychotropic Medication, Resident Assessment, Nursing Services, Payroll Based Journal, Quality of Life and Quality of Care, Administration, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Prevention and Control, and other…

Episode 1 – CMS 2025 Long Term Care Regulatory Changes Overview Summary The CMS has released updated guidance on the long-term care survey process, focusing on accuracy of the MDS, medical director responsibilities, psychotropic medications and chemical restraints. In addition, the CMS issued clarifications for enhanced barrier precautions, pain management, quality assurance and performance improvement,…