New CMS Guidance for Long Term Care Abuse and Neglect Requirements, Effective October 24, 2022

Published: 09/12/2022

Sources:
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
  • Long Term Care

Earlier this year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updated guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) surveyors and stakeholders. The new guidance, effective October 24, 2022, clarifies specific regulatory requirements and provides information on how compliance will be assessed.

Today’s StayAlert! Notice reviews clarifications made by CMS regarding compliance with abuse and neglect requirements. CMS requires that residents be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of res

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