The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published QSO-24-13-NH announcing changes to nursing facility assessment requirements.
HHSC will start assessing compliance with the revised requirements beginning Aug. 8, 2024.
Memorandum summary:
Revisions to facility assessment requirement include:
- Identification of participants that must be involved in conducting the facility assessment.
- Use of the assessment to:
- Inform staffing decisions, consider staffing needs for each resident and needs for each shift.
- Plan for direct care staff recruitment and retention.
- Inform staffing contingency planning.
- Revision of Survey Resources (ZIP) file and Appendix PP (PDF) will include updated guidance for facility assessment requirements and F838.