Navigating the Latest CMS Surveyor Guidance Updates: What SNFs Need to Know
Staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for compliance and high-quality care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term care nursing homes. On March 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the updated Long-Term Care (LTC) Surveyor Guidance, QSO-25-14-NH. This new guidance will take effect on April 28, 2025, introducing new expectations, revised F-tags, and significant changes in admissions, staffing, psychotropic medication use, and infection control. These changes may be challenging,…
