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We examine how CMS F841 and new OIG oversight raise expectations for nursing home medical directors, demanding visible engagement, better policies, and data-informed leadership. We share field lessons on antipsychotics, facility assessment, and building dashboards that support real accountability. • CMS shifts from F501 to F841 and clarifies medical director duties • OIG focus on…

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The shifting landscape of long-term care staffing requirements has created significant uncertainty for healthcare facilities nationwide. This episode dives into the CMS minimum staffing standards announced in April 2024 and the dramatic congressional intervention that followed.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to rescind the controversial federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.

On May 10, 2024, CMS published new regulations under §483.71, Facility Assessment, as part of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule (89 FR 40876). These new provisions become effective 90 days after publication and must be implemented by August…

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ʻNeed to Tell the Storyʼ: CMS Survey Changes and Coding Mistakes Drive Tighter Documentation, Dedicated Audit Role

OIG refers to the COSO framework as a reference point when evaluating an agency’s risk managment program. The framework provides a structured approach to deal with complex healthcare facility problems. https://www.coso.org/erm-framework

When a resident in long-term care exhibits distressed behaviors, the path forward should not begin with medication. This compelling conversation between registered nurse Deanna Fye and speech-language pathologist Sarah Reminga unveils critical insights into appropriate psychotropic medication use in skilled nursing facilities. The discussion centers on three core principles: comprehensive assessment, appropriate interventions, and avoiding…