In addition to reprinting the PDF of the CMS CoPs and Interpretive Guidelines, we include key Survey and Certification memos that CMS has issued to announced changes to the emergency preparedness final rule, fire and smoke door annual testing requirements, survey team composition and investigation of complaints, infection control screenings, and legionella risk reduction.
Stay compliant with the most up-to-date regulations, interpretive guidelines, and newly assigned Ftags, and adhere to CMS' guidance and survey requirements with The Long-Term Care State Operations Manual. Recently updated with Appendix Q, Core Guidelines for Determining Immediate Jeopardy. This manual will enable you to: Stay compliant with complete access to all recent F-tag revisions Save time searching and downloading extensive government documents Manage risk by understanding the scope and severity for each possible deficiency Download and use all essential CMS forms to ensure thorough survey preparation This valuable resource provides word-for-word CMS regulatory guidance and forms covering virtually every aspect of a nursing home's annual survey, including: F-tags and their accompanying surveyor guidance Scope and severity for each possible deficiency Essential CMS forms to download and use Guidance for policymaking Risk management advice
