NewsCMS Relaxes Enforcement of Nursing Home Staff Vaccination MandateNovember 01, 2022 Show
Despite noting its success, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it was relaxing enforcement practices regarding its mandate that all nursing home staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. New Fact Sheet on Community Engagement within Long-Term Care FacilitiesOctober 26, 2022 A new fact sheet, Inspiring Community Engagement with Long-Term Care Facilities, provides ideas for building community within a long-term care facility and becoming a part of the larger community outside of the facility. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Increase Accountability and Improve Quality in Nursing HomesOctober 26, 2022 Central to the announcement were changes to the Special Focus Facilities (SFF) program and newly available funds to support good-quality nursing home jobs. Guidance for Masking During Visitation in Nursing HomesOctober 24, 2022 New fact sheet available explaining CMS guidance for masking during visitation in nursing homes. New Podcast Episode on Residents' RightsOctober 20, 2022 In this episode, join us as we speak about this year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme, Inspiring Unity within Our Community. Lori Smetanka, Executive Director, and Jocelyn Bogdan, Senior Policy Specialist, discuss why having a community is important, how residents can exercise their rights around their community, and examples of ways residents, families, and staff can help build a community for residents living in long-term care. Nursing Home Abuse: How to Spot It and How to Get HelpOctober 14, 2022 A new fact sheet from Consumer Voice and the National Center on Elder Abuse provides information on how families can identify abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse is occurring. Consumer Voice Joins Amicus Brief Emphasizing Residents' RightsOctober 12, 2022 Consumer Voice joined an amicus brief, filed with partner organizations, to the U.S. Supreme Court in Health and Hospital Corp. v. Talevski on behalf of residents of nursing facilities to maintain their ability to enforce their rights under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act and Section 1983. CMS Waives Training and Certification Requirements for 15 StatesOctober 11, 2022 CMS has waived the full training and certification requirements for nurse aides in long-term care facilities for fifteen states. New Issue of The Resident Advocate NewsletterOctober 10, 2022 The Fall 2022 issue of The Resident Advocate is now available. This newsletter provides information on residents’ rights and care issues; news and updates on national policy; and self-advocacy tips for obtaining person-centered, quality care. Consumer Voice Submits Comments on Rule Prohibiting Discrimination in HealthcareOctober 04, 2022 Consumer Voice sent a letter to the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services commenting on the notice of proposed rulemaking on Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Health Care Rights Law (Section 1557 of the ACA) prohibits discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. It's Residents' Rights Month!October 01, 2022 Residents’ Rights Month is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports. New CDC/CMS Guidance Ends Some Indoor Masking Requirements in Long-Term Care FacilitiesSeptember 27, 2022 Under the new guidance, nursing homes in counties where COVID-19 community transmission is not high can choose not to require visitors to wear face coverings or masks while in the facility, except during an outbreak. Additional Medicare Nursing Home Ownership Data Publicly AvailableSeptember 27, 2022 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has made additional data publicly available on the ownership of all Medicare-certified nursing homes. GAO Report Details Infection Control Failures During Pandemic and Makes Recommendations for ReformSeptember 21, 2022 On September 14, 2022, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report detailing the catastrophic failure of nursing homes to protect residents from COVID-19. High Staff Turnover: A Job Quality Crisis in Nursing HomesSeptember 08, 2022 A new Consumer Voice report shows that nursing homes with higher staff turnover provide poorer care; have higher instances of resident abuse; and have higher numbers of substantiated resident complaints. CMS Continues to Allow Nursing Homes to Employ Uncertified StaffAugust 31, 2022 Despite ending the waiver in June, CMS continues to allow nursing homes to employ uncertified staff for longer than four months. On August 29, 2022, CMS issued formal guidance to nursing homes, counties, and states on how they may continue to operate without properly certified staff. CMS Provides Details on Staffing StudyAugust 24, 2022 Central to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ goal of establishing a minimum staffing standard is a multi-faceted staffing study to be conducted by CMS. Legislation that Would Improve Nursing Home Conditions Introduced in HouseAugust 17, 2022 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky has introduced the Linking Investors and Nursing Home Quality (LINHQ) Act and the Infrastructure Modernization Project Related to the Overall Enhancement of Nursing Homes Act (IMPROVE Nursing Homes Act). CMS Updates Nursing Home RegulationsAugust 10, 2022 The new regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) included changes to the requirements for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services and updates to the Life Safety Code. Reference Guide and Summary of CMS's Updated Nursing Home GuidanceJuly 12, 2022 Consumer Voice has created a Reference Guide and summary to help consumers understand and access updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS Issues New Guidance and Training for Nursing Home SurveyorsJune 30, 2022 On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued long-awaited guidance to state survey agencies. Registration Open for 2022 Consumer Voice ConferenceJune 22, 2022 Join us in-person in Baltimore, Maryland November 14-16, 2022 and virtually December 8-9, 2022. Consumer Voice Executive Director Speaks at Elder Justice Coordinating Council MeetingJune 21, 2022 Consumer Voice Executive Director Lori Smetanka participated in a discussion on nursing home reform, enforcement and residents’ rights. New Podcast Episode on Addressing Abuse in Long-Term Care FacilitiesJune 15, 2022 In this podcast episode we are talking with Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics, and Beverley Laubert, the National Ombudsman Program Coordinator at the Administration for Community Living about abuse of those living in long-term care facilities – an issue that affects thousands of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15June 15, 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) serves as a call-to-action for our communities to raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders, and reaffirm our commitment to the principle of justice for all. New Podcast Episode on Nursing Home StaffingMay 24, 2022 Research has shown that staffing in nursing homes - numbers of staff, skills mix, and training - are critical indicators of quality care and positive resident outcomes. Yet too many nursing homes are understaffed, and the long-term care industry claims it does not have the resources to hire more staff. But is that really true? New Resource: "Difficult" is Not a DiagnosisMay 17, 2022 A new fact sheet, “Difficult” is Not a Diagnosis: What to Do When Your Loved One is Being Pushed to Take Antipsychotic Drugs, is now available for advocates and family members. New Podcast Episode with Nursing Home Residents: Part IIMay 12, 2022 In this episode, we continue our conversation with long-term care residents about the most significant nursing home reforms announced in decades. We speak with two residents to discuss the problems they face in their day-to-day lives from inadequate staffing, the ways nursing home ownership has impacted their lives throughout the pandemic, as well as what can be done to improve their lives in long-term care. CMS Requests Input on the Implementation of a Minimum Staffing Standard and Equity MeasuresApril 28, 2022 The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making that included requests for information regarding the implementation of a minimum staffing standard in nursing homes and input on measuring health disparities in resident outcomes. Ensure Good Care for Nursing Home ResidentsApril 27, 2022 Consumer Voice needs your support more than ever to ensure that recently announced nursing home reforms become reality for nursing home residents across the country. California Superior Court Issues Ruling on "Patient Dumping"April 26, 2022 The Superior Court of California issued a declaratory judgment that under federal law, a nursing facility cannot refuse to readmit a resident who has been cleared by the hospital to return to their facility. CMS Rescinds Emergency Waivers, including of Training and Certification Requirements for Nurse AidesApril 14, 2022 On April 7, 2022 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memo rescinding several temporary emergency waivers issued in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency with the intent to provide health care providers with extra flexibility in responding to the pandemic. Consumer Voice's New Report Highlights How Nursing Homes with Higher Staffing Levels Have Better Five-Star Ratings and Less Instances of AbuseApril 13, 2022 Consumer Voice’s new report looks at federal data regarding nursing home staffing levels and how it affects outcomes for residents. National Academies' Report Supports Historic Biden Administration Nursing Home ReformsApril 12, 2022 The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff, a report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), includes recommendations that strongly support the Biden Administration’s historic nursing home reforms. New Podcast Episode on a Deeper Look at the 2022 Nursing Home ReformsApril 05, 2022 In this episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast, we take a deeper look at the Biden Administration’s nursing home reforms, announced on February 28, 2022. These reforms include the most significant improvements to nursing homes in decades. New Podcast Episode with Nursing Home Residents About StaffingMarch 25, 2022 In this episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast, we speak directly with two long-term care residents, in Texas and Ohio, about the importance of these reforms, the problems they face in their day to day lives from inadequate and untrained staff, and what other improvements they would like to see that would help improve their lives in long-term care. Using the Five-Star Quality Measure to Mask Bad CareMarch 22, 2022 Consumer Voice’s new report, Using the Five-Star Quality Measure to Mask Bad Care, looks at how Quality Measures on CMS’ Care Compare, which are largely self-reported by nursing homes, can obscure poor ratings in the other categories of staffing and health inspections. Summary of the Biden-Harris Administration Nursing Home ReformsMarch 16, 2022 Read our summary of the wide-ranging reforms aimed at improving the quality of nursing home care for residents recently announced by the Biden-Harris Administration. Updated CMS Guidance on Visitation, Quarantine, and TestingMarch 15, 2022 On March, 10, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its nursing home guidance on visitation and quarantine and also updated its guidance on testing. Consumer Voice Releases New Report on Staffing in Nursing HomesMarch 01, 2022 Consumer Voice’s new report, Inadequate Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Catastrophic Effects on Nursing Homes Residents, looks at federal data regarding nursing home residents and documents the true price of inadequate staffing. The Biden Administration Announces Most Significant Reforms in Nursing Homes in DecadesFebruary 28, 2022 The Biden Administration announced it would be implementing a variety of nursing home reforms, including the creation of a minimum staffing standard in nursing homes, accountability for poor performing nursing homes, increased transparency around ownership and finances, and support for direct care staff. Long-Term Care Providers Put Residents at Risk by Weakening Staffing StandardsFebruary 18, 2022 Consumer Voice is calling on states and the federal government to act now to better protect residents of nursing homes by requiring minimum staffing requirements and accountability for the spending of public money. Booster Shot Data Now Available on Care Compare WebsiteFebruary 15, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now posting data on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots administered to nursing home residents and staff on the Medicare.gov Care Compare website. New Podcast Episode on Nursing Home Neglect: Preventing It and Getting HelpFebruary 11, 2022 In this episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast, we talk about neglect, which is the failure to provide goods and services to an individual that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress, with Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Neglect may or may not be intentional. Consumer Voice Executive Director Writes Article on Staffing in Long-Term Care FacilitiesFebruary 07, 2022 Consumer Voice Executive Director Lori Smetanka wrote an article for American Society on Aging’s Generations on the staffing crisis in long-term care facilities and how it affects residents. Updates from CMS and CDCFebruary 03, 2022 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have made updates to their COVID-19 guidance regarding nursing home visitation, definitions of vaccination status, and more. CMS Releases Latest List of Special Focus Facilities and CandidatesJanuary 27, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the latest list of Special Focus Facilities (SFF) and candidates. CMS oversees the SFF program, which places special scrutiny on select nursing homes with a documented pattern of providing poor care. Additional Nursing Home Staffing Information Now Published on Care Compare WebsiteJanuary 27, 2022 Beginning January 26, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is posting new information on the Care Compare website that will help consumers have a better understanding of certain staffing information and concerns at facilities. OIG Report Details Problems with CMS Oversight of State Survey AgenciesJanuary 25, 2022 The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report, CMS Should Take Further Action to Address States with Poor Performance in Conducting Nursing Home Surveys, detailing problems with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ oversight of state survey agencies. How Private Equity and Other Ownership Practices Harm Nursing Home ResidentsJanuary 19, 2022 Over the past several years, private equity firm ownership of nursing homes has drawn significant attention. Visit our new webpage to learn more about private equity and how it affects nursing home residents. Current Status of Visitation in Nursing HomesJanuary 14, 2022 Read our update regarding how federal and state rules affect visiting nursing homes. Updated Nursing Home Visitation FAQsJanuary 07, 2022 On January 6, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) released on December 23rd, 2021, which clarify their updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidance from November. Tell Us About Your Experience Visiting a Loved One in a Nursing HomeJanuary 04, 2022 Share your experiences visiting a loved one in a nursing home since the new CMS visitation guidance on November 12, 2021. National Advocates Send Letter to CMS to Preserve Residents' Right to VisitationJanuary 04, 2022 Consumer Voice, with other advocates, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure regarding removing restrictions on visitation in nursing homes. CMS Publishes Guidance to Ensure Compliance with Staff Vaccination RequirementsJanuary 03, 2022 On December 28, 2021 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance and survey procedures to ensure compliance with nursing home staff vaccination requirements. New Podcast Episode on the Updated CMS Visitation GuidanceDecember 10, 2021 In this episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast, Jocelyn Bogdan from Consumer Voice goes through the updated guidance and talks about what rights residents of nursing homes have. Consumer Voice and Other Advocacy Organizations Send Letter to Senate Leadership to Include Protections of Nursing Home Residents in Build Back BetterDecember 08, 2021 Consumer Voice and 79 national and state advocacy organizations sent a letter urging Senate leadership to include important provisions for increased protections for nursing home residents in the Build Back Better Act. New Report Details Lack of Adequate Staffing Standards in Nursing HomesDecember 07, 2021 A new report by Consumer Voice documents staffing standards in each state, analyzing the contrast to research-based standards recommended by medical and healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care. Support our work advocating to make life better for long-term care consumersNovember 23, 2021 Together, we can pursue and promote policies that support residents, caregivers, and staff; improve transparency and accountability for public funds; and upend the long-term care system to be more consumer centered. Consumer Voice Applauds New Protections for Nursing Home Residents in House-passed Build Back Better ActNovember 19, 2021 The United States House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act which includes the most significant increase in protections for nursing home residents in decades. Key Takeaways in the Recently Updated Nursing Home Visitation GuidanceNovember 18, 2021 Read our summary of the main takeaways in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service’s recently updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidance. CMS Updates Guidance Related to the State Survey ProcessNovember 16, 2021 The guidance relaxes requirements regarding infection control surveys, clarifies timing on annual recertification surveys, addresses the complaint backlog, and announces increased survey scrutiny in particular areas of care quality. CMS Releases Latest List of Special Focus Facilities and CandidatesNovember 16, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the latest list of Special Focus Facilities (SFF) and candidates (October 27, 2021). CMS oversees the SFF program, which places special scrutiny on select nursing homes with a documented pattern of providing poor care. Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidance from CMSNovember 15, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have updated their nursing home visitation guidance to now allow visitation at all times for all residents. CMS Requires All Staff of Long-Term Care Facilities to be VaccinatedNovember 09, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an emergency regulation requiring long term care facilities to develop and implement policies to ensure all staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Consumer Voice Sends Letter Urging Congressional Leaders to Ensure Inclusion of Protections for Nursing Home Residents in Reconciliation BillOctober 29, 2021 Consumer Voice sent a letter asking Congressional leaders to ensure that protections for nursing home residents continue to be included in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill. New Podcast Episode on Residents' RightsOctober 19, 2021 In this episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast, we are sharing with you a discussion that was held on Facebook Live around residents’ rights in nursing homes. Consumer Voice Executive Director Writes Article on Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing HomesOctober 19, 2021 Consumer Voice Executive Director Lori Smetanka wrote an article for American Society on Aging’s Generations publication highlighting the spike in misuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes. New Issue of the Resident Advocate NewsletterOctober 18, 2021 The October 2021 issue of the Resident Advocate Newsletter is now available. Consumer Voice and Other Organizations Send Letter to Retain Nursing Home Protections in House BillOctober 13, 2021 Consumer Voice and 68 national and state organizations sent a letter to House leadership urging them to retain critical protections for nursing home residents in the Budget Reconciliation bill. New Residents' Rights Education MaterialsOctober 12, 2021 NORC and Consumer Voice published new consumer education materials regarding nursing home residents’ rights. CMS Announces New Tool to View Nursing Home Vaccination RatesSeptember 21, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a new feature on Medicare Care Compare that will make it easier to check COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home staff and residents. Consumer Voice Submits Comments to Pennsylvania DOH in Support of Minimum Staffing StandardSeptember 01, 2021 Consumer Voice submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in support of the proposed regulations mandating a minimum staffing standard of 4.1 hours of resident care per day. CMS Releases Latest List of Special Focus Facilities and CandidatesAugust 31, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the latest list of Special Focus Facilities, which places special scrutiny on select nursing homes with a documented pattern of providing poor care. New Podcast on Advocating for Essential CaregiversAugust 26, 2021 A new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast is now available. In this episode we will hear Mary Daniel’s story about how she advocated to be reunited with her husband, the national movement she founded, and talk about what we all can do to make a difference today. Consumer Voice Statement on Vaccination of StaffAugust 20, 2021 The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care commends the Biden Administration for its recent announcement that all nursing home staff must be fully vaccinated. How to Find COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Nursing HomesAugust 19, 2021 Watch the video walkthrough of the CMS website to find vaccination data for nursing homes. CMS COVID-19 Data for Nursing Homes including vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases and deaths for each nursing homeAugust 12, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publishes COVID-19 nursing home data on their site Data.CMS.gov. Senate Introduces Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability ActAugust 11, 2021 The Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act of 2021 was introduced in the Senate. This legislation would increase transparency, accountability, and oversight in nursing homes, improve staffing, and support innovation in the structure and culture of these facilities. New Podcast Episode on How to Advocate for Your Loved One When they are Labeled a "Bad Fit"August 05, 2021 A new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast is now available. When facilities tell residents and their families that they are “not a good fit” or encourage antipsychotic medications, often families feel pressured and aren’t sure how to advocate for their loved ones. CMS Reinstitutes Tougher Penalties for Past Nursing Home DeficienciesJuly 28, 2021 Earlier this year, Consumer Voice and CANHR filed, with the assistance of counsel AARP Foundation and Constantine Cannon LLP, a lawsuit challenging a CMS 2017 directive that weakened the enforcement standards of the Nursing Home Reform Act and put residents at risk of harm. Last week, CMS reversed course, rescinding the directive and reinstituting stronger penalties for nursing home violations. New Issue Brief on Training of Temporary Nurse AidesJuly 20, 2021 The new issue brief provides details on why temporary nurse aides need to be required to receive full training and certification. Consumer Voice Awarded Grant to Continue Operating National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource CenterJuly 20, 2021 The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has been awarded a five-year Cooperative Agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to continue to operate the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC). Reports Show Limits on Visitation Continue to Harm ResidentsJuly 01, 2021 Consumer Voice has released two reports with findings from surveys of residents of long-term care facilities and their families. A Consumer Driven Research Agenda to Study Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities and the COVID-19 PandemicJune 30, 2021 Advocates identified four major research areas based on what they heard from consumers and witnessed themselves prior to and during the early months of the pandemic. OIG on the Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Home ResidentsJune 25, 2021 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a data snapshot detailing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes. A Framework for Nursing Home Reform Post COVID-19June 24, 2021 To address the longstanding problems in the long-term care system, as well as those exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Consumer Voice, with other advocacy organizations, have created a baseline framework with recommendations in six critical areas that need reform. New Consumer Voice Report on Nursing Home ImmunityJune 22, 2021 Many Governors and State Legislatures have signed executive orders or passed laws that prevent residents from holding nursing homes accountable in court. Consumer Voice has created a report detailing the status of nursing home immunity in every state. New Podcast Episode on Resuming In-Person Ombudsman Visits During COVID-19June 18, 2021 A new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast is now available. In this episode we are sharing with you a presentation held by the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) on how to identify and respond to signs of trauma and potential abuse or neglect and support residents as Ombudsman programs resume in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines in Long-Term Care FacilitiesJune 16, 2021 All nursing home and assisted living facility residents and staff can receive a COVID-19 vaccine from the long-term care facility where they live or work. Read our information sheet to learn more. Advocates Call on CMS to Restore Full Visitation RightsJune 15, 2021 Consumer Voice, along with partner advocates, have sent a letter calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to fully restore the visitation rights of nursing home residents. The time is now to make change.May 20, 2021 2020 was a life-changing and traumatic year for nursing home residents. We have an opportunity to make major strides on behalf of residents. Will you help us now, so that we can seize this opportunity to achieve real reforms? Nursing Home Visitation and Quarantine: Frequently Asked Questions & Advocacy Strategies for FamiliesMay 14, 2021 This new document reviews some of the most frequent questions we are asked by family members. Tribute to Those Impacted by COVID-19May 13, 2021 Consumer Voice has created a special webpage to honor and remember those we’ve lost during the lockdown. New Issue of the Resident Advocate NewsletterMay 04, 2021 The May 2021 issue of The Resident Advocate, a newsletter for residents of long-term care facilities, is now available. Consumer Voice Seeking Feedback on Resident and Family Member ExperiencesMay 04, 2021 Consumer Voice is seeking feedback from residents of long-term care facilities and their family members and friends about their experiences with visitation in the facility. New Podcast Episode on Using the CMS Guidance to Open Nursing Home DoorsApril 30, 2021 A new episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast is now available. In this conversation with Robyn Grant and Jocelyn Bogdan of Consumer Voice, learn about how residents, families, and advocates can use guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to facilitate in-person visitation. New CDC, CMS Guidance on Dining and Other Activities for Vaccinated Nursing Home ResidentsApril 27, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance today that lifts restrictions on dining and other activities for fully vaccinated nursing home residents. CMS Rescinds Emergency WaiversApril 09, 2021 CMS rescinds emergency waivers related to notice prior to discharge/transfer, care planning, and submission of Minimum Data Set. Waivers related to nurse aide training remain. Summary of CDC Guidance on Quarantine for Residents of Long-Term Care FacilitiesApril 07, 2021 On March 29, 2021, the CDC issued updated guidance regarding quarantining nursing home residents. |
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