The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for $49 million more in its next budget, largely to expand long-term care inspection programs.
Survey puts machines on ice
May 31, 2011
Ice machines are a significant drain on productivity and financial resources, according to a related survey by Easy Ice. Ice machine repairs took two to seven days to complete, according to nearly two-thirds...
CMS wants tougher survey oversight of nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2019
Providers could be headed for more challenging experiences with surveyors.
Majority of assisted living residents pay for their care out of their own incomes, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Assisted living residents generally are from mid- to high-income households, and the majority can pay for care on their own, a survey released Friday reveals.
Ecolab releases cleanliness, resident care survey
Jun 03, 2014
Ecolab recently released a new survey that discusses impressions of a facility’s cleanliness.
Sequester cuts are bringing changes to survey process
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will change some nursing home survey procedures in response to budget cuts from sequestration, according to memos released April 9. The CMS Survey & Certification...
Bill could ease surveys
Apr 01, 2020
Florida — Two proposed bills in Florida could mean fewer inspections for nursing homes within the state.
Hand washing survey released
Mar 29, 2017
More than half of American adults said they are unlikely to return to a business after experiencing unpleasant restrooms, according to the Health Hand Washing Survey from Bradley Corp.
Coding surveys to expand soon
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2014
Additional surveys to determine Minimum Data Set coding accuracy and nursing home staffing levels will occur in 2015 and should fix common problems, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
Sensight Surveys creates partnership
Jul 01, 2014
Sensight Surveys, which measures resident and employee satisfaction with a focus on senior living companies, has begun a new partnership with Senior Living SMART.