State clears 91% of nursing home survey backlog, and the rate is rising
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 27, 2024
Only seven of Delaware’s long-term care facilities are not yet caught up on their annual surveys, but that number soon will be just five, according to state officials.
CMS details 5 new scenarios that trigger infection control-focused surveys
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
Multiple weeks with new coronavirus cases or low staffing are among the additional scenarios that will trigger a focused infection control survey at a nursing home, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Nursing home complaint backlog worse than expected: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 14, 2022
Just 51% of nursing home complaints filed with New York’s Department of Health have been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic after the agency reported an 87% closure rate in the two years prior, according...
Federal court opens door for nursing homes to challenge Medicare, Medicaid rules
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2021
Providers may challenge rules and regulations established by federal agencies that they believe violate the Medicare and Medicaid Acts, thanks to a ruling this week by a federal court.
Bill to compel unique surveyor-nursing home collaboration on a roll
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 18, 2024
A bill that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Health to hold yearly meetings to collaborate with nursing homes on survey practices and results passed through the state House Monday. Sector leaders...
CMS names 5 new triggers that lead to extra surveys
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has revised the criteria that require states to conduct the specific surveys, the agency noted in a memo to state survey agencies Jan. 4.
Super Tuesday: Earn free CE credit; take 3-line survey now and become eligible for $100 gift card
Jul 07, 2011
It’s time for the fourth in a series of McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinars! This Tuesday’s free webcast, “Taking stock of new survey realities,” will feature highly successful...
Added scrutiny forces state to triple nursing home citation amounts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 24, 2023
Local media coverage has now led to the tripling of fines levied on Iowa nursing homes at least three times after state officials initially ignored a state mandate regarding repeat offenses.
CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday revealed initial information about a potential “Risk-Based Survey” option that could be available to some of the nation’s best performing...
Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.