Navigating the Risks of the CMS Special Focus Facility Watchlist: A Call to Proactive Leadership

For nursing facility providers, few notifications carry the weight and consequence of being added to the CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Watchlist. It’s not merely a regulatory designation—it’s a public signal that a facility has persistently failed to meet federal standards of care. The implications are immediate, far-reaching, and often devastating. Understanding the SFF Watchlist...