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CMS expects facilities to be in compliance and this will be a part of the survey process.

The Monthly provides important updates and news for long-term care, skilled nursing, personal care, and assisted living facilities.

Stay up to date with recent changes to the RAI Manual from October 20th, 23rd, and November 1st, 2023. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quali...

CMS proposed staffing rule is available here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-minimum-staffing-st...

CMS has published the final RAI Manual as of August 24, 2023. You can obtain the electronic version at: Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident...

Please note that CMS has indicated the finalized RAI Manual that was posted on various sites on August 14, 2023, is NOT the final RAI...

On July 31, 2023, CMS published the final rule for fiscal year 2024. To read through the document, click here:...

CMS has released the IPA, NP, and SP item sets for the October 1, 2023 changes. You can download here: https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/mds...

The PA DOH will require the OSA MDS beginning October 1, 2023, in order to calculate CMI without utilizing a RUG system. This change...

Pennsylvania's requirement changes for long-term care facilities takes effect today. A staffing calculation tool is included here:...

CMS has made RAI Manual and Item Set changes that will be effective October 1, 2023. On the CMS website, you can obtain the latest...