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Knowledge of CMS's enforcement process and policies are critical for survey preparation. Make sure you have everything you need. The newly updated and revised January 2020 edition has all the latest changes from CMS and some new content that will help you fully prepare and understand the survey process. This is the first time the Long Term Care Enforcement Procedures has been updated since 2013.
The 2020 edition includes:
Medicare and Medicaid Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities: Regulations for Survey and Certification and Enforcement of Compliance
Survey and Enforcement Process for SNFs and NFs (Chapter 7 of SOM, rev. 11/16/18) - includes CMS's 2017 changes to its policies on immediate imposition of remedies
Exhibits and Survey Forms
CMS Form-855B, Application for Health Care Suppliers That Will Bill to Reassign Medicare Benefits
CMS Form-855R, Application for Individual Health Care Practitioners to Reassign Medicare Benefits
Appendix Q of SOM, Guidelines for Determining Immediate Jeopardy and Immediate Jeopardy Template (New!)
Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide (New!)
LTCSP Procedure Guide (replaces what used to be Appendix P)
The 2020 edition includes: