Here is a summary of the revisions:
- Admission, Transfer & Discharge, Chemical Restraints/Unnecessary Psychotropic Medication, Resident Assessment, Quality of Life and Quality of Care, Administration, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Prevention and Control, and other areas.
- Clarifications and technical corrections have also been made throughout Appendix PP.
Associated Training and Resources:
- Training on this guidance will be available upon release of this memorandum for surveyors and providers.
- Advance copy of the Critical Element Pathways are attached to this memo.
- Advanced copy of Appendix PP is attached to this memo.
- Revised Survey Resources will be posted on February 24, 2025.
Effective Date:
- Surveyors will begin using this guidance to determine compliance with requirements on surveys beginning February 24, 2025. This allows ample time for surveyors and nursing home providers to be trained on this new information.