The session will provide an overview of recent changes to regulatory guidance, including revisions to Chapters 5 and 7 of the State Operations Manual (SOM) and updates related to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program. In addition, participants will receive an overview of quality assurance findings and Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data, highlighting trends and areas of improvement. The presentation will also cover current initiatives from CMS and updates from the Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) and conclude with an opportunity for open dialogue.

Nurse Learner Outcome:  At the conclusion of this session, learners will self-report a knowledge gain of changes to the State operations manual and Special Focus Facility Program

Learner Objectives:

1. Articulate how changes in federal regulations and programs such as Special Focus Facility (SFF) impact facility compliance.
2. Discuss  BSC initiatives that impact LTC facilities.
3. Describe how BSC's quality assurance metrics are used to improve the survey process.