How to keep updated with Interpretive Guidelines
People often ask how they can keep updated in regard to changes in interpretive guidelines for CMS Conditions of Participation. One of the best ways is to review the CMS Survey & Certification Letter website.
The website can be found at:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/PMSR/list.asp#TopOfPage
I hope this helps answer your questions. The CMS website is a wealth of information, if you just [...]
More info shared with MSH about Regulations in Nursing Homes
Admin Note: After some further discussion with MSH, I also provided her with the following information. MSH stated under duress she had to sign admission papers saying they would only use particular physicians. I provided this information in hopes that it would be of help to her, and to you if you find yourself in [...]
Quality Improvement Activites a MUST in Nursing Homes and Hospitals - Part II
In the previous post we started talking about the Quality Improvement Programs in nursing homes and hospitals. We will continue it here with a discussion of the program hospitals should have in place.
Hospitals also have regulations that nursing home and hospital surveyors look at to see if the hospital is in compliance. They are a [...]