Americans not sure about hearing loss effects, how to access to OTC hearing aids, survey finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 19, 2023
It’s been one year since hearing aids became available over-the-counter in the United States. Even though the devices are widely accessible, for the most part, it doesn’t seem like many Americans understand...
Remote engagement technology company announced partnership
May 03, 2017
Independa, which creates remote engagement through televisions, announced it is partnering with resident satisfaction surveyor ProMatura.
How does CMS collect information for Nursing Home Compare?
Jan 01, 2008
The nursing home quality information reported in Nursing Home Compare on www.medicare.gov comes from two CMS resources:
CMS revises survey guidelines for some long-term care providers with Immediate Jeopardy citations
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2013
Regional authorities will decide whether to conduct full surveys of deemed long-term care providers that are cited for Immediate Jeopardy, according to recently revised guidelines from the Centers for...
GAO: States’ underreporting of nursing home deficiencies improving slightly
May 27, 2010
A new governmental report released Wednesday shows that federal nursing home surveyors continue to identify more deficiencies in care than state surveyors, but the discrepancy is shrinking.
Hand-washing survey results released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
More consumers are willing to pay for well-maintained restrooms, according to a new survey.
Survey practices around antipsychotic medications need to be updated, report says
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 11, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should provide better surveyor training in understanding use of antipsychotic medications and reestablish a separate F-Tag for related deficiencies, according...
CMS no longer requiring surveyors to be fully vaccinated in order to inspect facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 17, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rescinded guidance that says surveyors who are not fully vaccinated shouldn’t participate on the onsite survey team when inspecting certified providers.
CMS launches infection control pilot program
By
Jan 05, 2016
A new pilot program launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will put more scrutiny on infection control in nursing homes starting in fiscal year 2016.
New bill improves on nursing home surveys and surveyor training
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 01, 2013
A new House bill aims to improve the nursing home survey process, enhance whistleblower protections for surveyors and establish an advisory committee for CMS that would include skilled nursing facility...