by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 12, 2022 | Q&A, RoP
Q: What are some of the most significant changes to the new RoP Interpretive Guidance for Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation? A: Some of the most significant changes to the new RoP Interpretive Guidance (IG) for Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation include the following:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Compliance, Phase 3 RoP, RoP
Revised long term care surveyor guidance for F895 Compliance and Ethics Programs was released June 29, 2022. CMS will begin enforcing F895 on October 24, 2022 and has released specific surveyor guidance and updates to Appendix PP to guide preparations. Effective... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 19, 2022 | Infection Prevention, RoP
On July 18, 2019, CMS finalized new requirements related to binding arbitration agreements that went into effect on September 16, 2019. The requirements prohibit LTC facilities from requiring residents to sign binding arbitration agreements as a condition of admission... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 7, 2022 | Q&A, RoP
On June 29, 2022, CMS issued QSO-22-19-NH, announcing the release of new Interpretive Guidance for Phase 3 requirements, which went into effect November 28, 2019, as well as revisions to Phase 2 guidance. Surveyors will begin using this guidance to identify... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, RoP
On June 29, 2022, CMS issued QSO-22-19-NH, announcing the release of new Interpretive Guidance for Phase 3 requirements, which went into effect November 28, 2019, as well as revisions to Phase 2 guidance. Surveyors will begin using this guidance to identify... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, HIPAA, RoP
As you prepare the SNF Compliance and Ethics Program work plan for 2020, consider planning a review of the facility HIPAA privacy and security program and take steps to manage risk. Consider these 12 tips to get started: Designate a privacy officer, security...