Here is the link to the CMS Web-based Training Materials Phase 1 Implementation of New Nursing Home Regulations for Providers: “The training contains information regarding Phase 1 of the New Nursing Home Regulations that will be effective starting November 28, 2016. This information addresses the new language included in the New Nursing Home Regulations, and how Phase 1 will be implemented via the State Operations Manual, F-Tags, and survey process.”
Included are three Transcript documents:
- Message from CMS
- An overview from David Wright, Director, Survey and Certification Group; and Karen Tritz, Director, Division of Survey and Certification.
- Phase 1 and F-Tag Transcript
- Phase 1 Overview: describes the full implementation of five regulatory sections; the modifications to 15 other regulatory sections, i.e., 20 of the 21 regulatory sections [with the exception of Compliance and Ethics] have all or some regulations implemented in Phase I.
- The five regulatory sections fully implemented in Phase I are Resident Assessment, Quality of Life, Physician Services, Laboratory, Radiology and other Diagnostic Services, and Specialized Rehabilitation.
- The areas discussed in the training are grouped by regulatory sections in numerical order. Key points and F-tag references for modifications are listed.
- There is no new interpretive guidance. Surveyors are instructed to use the current F-tags; the current F-tag numbering system will remain.
- The new regulatory language was incorporated into the existing numbering system.
- Rationale, Benefits, and Opportunities Transcript
- A ‘Launch the Training button’ is located at the bottom of the page. Included are short videos and brief interactive test/reviews.
November 28, 2016