or explain the intent of the regulations.
F248 and the New Interpretive Guidelines. Most activity professionals are already aware of “F248" (or “FTag 248"), the federal regulations that govern Resident Activities in nursing homes, assisted living sites, and other long-term care facilities. Understanding F248 is extremely important to all activity professionals
28 Nov 2016 Clinical Standards Group Long-Term Care Team and other interpretive materials for a full and accurate statement of their contents. 2 .. Term. LTC. Long Term Care. CFR. Code of Federal Regulations. QAPI. Quality Assurance Process Improvement. SNF. Skilled Nursing Facility. The Act. Social Security
19 Oct 2016 Deadlines are looming to come into compliance with sweeping changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC) participating in Medicare and Medicaid. The CMS final rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 4, 2016. This is the first

28 Nov 2017 CMS provides surveyor guidance through Interpretive Guidelines in the SOM. The Interpretive. Guidelines for Long-Term Care include guidance primarily for the surveyors, however these guidelines are frequently used by facilities to ensure they understand the health and safety expectations that will be
Physician Delegation of Tasks in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Nursing Facilities (NFs) · Revisions to Appendix PP – “Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities F tag 155 (Advance Directives)" · Revisions to Appendix PP – “Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities F tag 322 (Feeding Tube)"
Long-term care facilities receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds must be surveyed approximately once a year, and no less than 15 months. Appendix PP to the SOM applies to long-term care and skilled nursing facility surveys. Since Interpretive Guidelines are not included in the CFR, they do not have the force of law.
meets the additional requirements specified in the definition of “composite distinct part" of this section. (2) Requirements. In addition to meeting the participation requirements for long-term care facilities set forth elsewhere in this subpart, a distinct part SNF or NF must meet all of the following requirements: (i) The SNF or NF
30 Oct 2017 An updated Interpretive Guidance (IG) was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 5, 2017 that has far-reaching implications for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and the pharmacists and pharmacies that provide services to residents.

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