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Posted on August 6, 2013 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
On August 2, 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued an update to the State Operations Manual (“SOM”) regarding the process for notification of a facility closure. The updates to the SOM are the result of a final rule published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2013 and can be... READ MORE
Posted on March 20, 2013 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
On March 19, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Final Rule regarding notification and relocation requirements for closing a long-term care (“LTC”) facility was published in the Federal Register. Under the new requirements, 60 days prior to the closure of an LTC facility, the administrator must provide written notice to the... READ MORE
Posted on July 26, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
As record-breaking temperatures scorch the Midwest, long-term care providers are reminded to evaluate their emergency preparation plans. Proper planning can mitigate a situation from a potential disaster to a mere inconvenience. CMS provides a checklist, Emergency Preparedness for Every Emergency, for providers to use to evaluate their current emergency plans. Federal regulations at 42... READ MORE
