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The Phase II edition of the Long Term Care Survey Manual includes all the updates from Phase I & Phase II of CMS' three-phase implementation plan that is set to take place over the next several years.
Phase II (released in 2017) is currently the most up-to-date edition. CMS has not provided any information on the release of Phase III however, AHCA is in close communication with CMS and will notify customers should the situation change.
Updates to Phase 2 Include:
New Survey Process
Revised Regulatory Language
Renumbering of F-tags
Section I: Regulations - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
New Interpretive Guidance:
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483.5 Definitions
483.10 Resident Rights
483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
483.15 Admission Transfer and Discharge Rights
483.20 Resident Assessment
483.21 Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
483.24 Quality of Life
483.25 Quality of Care
483.30 Physician Services
483.35 Nursing Services
483.40 Behavioral health services
483.45 Pharmacy Services
483.55 Dental Services
483.60 Food and Nutrition Services
483.65 Specialized Rehabilitative Services
483.70 Administration
483.75 Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
483.80 Infection Control
483.85 Compliance and Ethics Program
483.90 Physical Environment
483.95 Training Requirements
Phase II (released in 2017) is currently the most up-to-date edition. CMS has not provided any information on the release of Phase III however, AHCA is in close communication with CMS and will notify customers should the situation change.
Updates to Phase 2 Include:
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