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CMS Survey and Certification Contingency Plan Deployed in Response to the Government Shutdown

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In response to the government shutdown, CMS released Memo QSO 26-01-ALL dated today, October 1, 2025, which outlines guidance to State survey agencies (SAs) pertaining to which essential survey & certification functions can continue during this unique time. Citing the need for “basic public protection,” the following survey activities can continue: Complaints triaged as credible…… Continue reading CMS Survey and Certification Contingency Plan Deployed in Response to the Government Shutdown

CMS Issues Anticipated LTC Staffing Mandate

Posted in INDUSTRY NEWS, Long-Term Care

Briggs Healthcare Clinical Consultant On April 22, 2024, CMS announced its issuance of minimum staffing standards for Long-Term Care facilities, citing its commitment to hold nursing homes accountable for providing safe and high-quality care. On April 22, 2024, CMS posted an article on its CMS.gov Newsroom webpage, confirming its commitment to hold nursing homes accountable…… Continue reading CMS Issues Anticipated LTC Staffing Mandate

RESCHEDULED DATE- May 7th: The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

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The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please log on at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Jodie Sumeracki, CMCS and Jill Darling, CMS Office of Communications **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks…… Continue reading RESCHEDULED DATE- May 7th: The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

UPDATED AGENDA: The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for:   Date:  Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Start Time:  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Todd Smith & Jill Darling **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening…… Continue reading UPDATED AGENDA: The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes – Effective April 1, 2024

Posted in INDUSTRY NEWS, Long-Term Care

Briggs Healthcare Clinical Consultant Late last week, CMS released QSO 24-08-NH Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes, effective April 1, 2024. While many LTC providers implemented some form of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) in response to the CDC’s updated guidance – Implementation of PPE use in Nursing Homes to Prevent the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms…… Continue reading Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes – Effective April 1, 2024

Agenda: Skilled Nursing Facilities Long-Term Care Open Door Forum – Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for:   Date:  Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Start Time:  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Todd Smith & Jill Darling **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening…… Continue reading Agenda: Skilled Nursing Facilities Long-Term Care Open Door Forum – Tuesday, April 2, 2024