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 [...]
How A Nursing Home Surveyor Conducts The Nursing Home Survey - Part 5
After the nursing home survey team has finished with the survey, the members will then write the issues they found. This writing is done on the “Statement of Deficiencies”, commonly referred to as the “2567″. The number “2567″ refers to the number CMS has assigned to the statement of deficiencies form.
The statement of deficiencies is [...]