Through the span of the public health emergency, nursing facilities regulatory guidance has held a laser focus on infection control. With the end of the PHE looming, CMS has shifted to more broader reviews of operations through the annual survey. Nursing facilities must ensure systems and processes are in place supporting all operations, while incorporating the lessons learned from COVID. Knowledge is "rusty". Nursing homes professionals need information where to focus their attention, understand the common process gaps that are frequently cited, and approaches to maintain compliance.

Nurse Learner Outcome: Participants will report a knowledge gain on the program evaluation of the current trends in regulatory citations and the process improvements needed to prevent these in their homes.

Learner Objectives:a

1. Identify the top 10 federal survey citations in the State of Michigan
2. Discuss key policy and procedure components for regulatory compliance
3. Describe work system gaps that result in common citations