Admission, Transfer, Discharge changes Effective April 28, 2025 (F Tag impacted: F 620 – Admission Agreement)
Today, we’re exploring important updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will significantly impact nursing home operations. CMS has issued revisions to the Long-Term Care (LTC) surveyor guidance, detailed in memorandum QSO-25-14-NH, effective April 28, 2025. Among these updates, the changes to admission, transfer, and discharge processes are particularly noteworthy. Let’s...
Understanding the QSO-25-24-NH Update: Enhancing Professional Standards and Medical Director Responsibilities
Impacted F Tags: F641 Accuracy of Assessments, F658 Services Provided Meet Professional Standards, F841 Responsibilities of Medical Director, F642 Coordination/Certification of Assessment as REMOVEDToday, we delve into the latest update from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that significantly impacts nursing home operations. The QSO-25-24-NH memorandum introduces important instructions for investigating adherence to...
Understanding the CMS Updates to QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities: Incorporating Health Equity Concerns
Today, we explore the recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that significantly impact Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) activities in nursing homes. The latest CMS memos have incorporated health equity concerns into QAPI program priorities, aiming to ensure that all residents receive equitable...