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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CMS Adopts Major Changes to LTC Facility Surveyor Guidance

On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it issued significant changes to surveyor guidance for Long Term Care (LTC) facility health, quality and safety standards....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Biden Administration Foreshadows Impending Nursing Home Quality Reforms

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On February 28, 2022, the White House issued a fact sheet outlining several efforts aimed to increase safety, accountability, oversight and transparency in the senior services industry (Fact Sheet). Although the Fact Sheet’s...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Importance Of Updating Compliance Programs For Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living And Other Residential Care Facilities

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Skilled Nursing Facilities in particular and to a lesser extent other types of Residential Care Facilities, including Assisted Living Facilities and Behavioral Health Facilities, have always been under the government’s...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Media, CDC, and DPH Combine to Confuse Georgia Providers Regarding Quarantine Guidance

With much fanfare earlier this month, mass media outlets touted revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that individuals who have been fully vaccinated can “skip” quarantine if they become...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 2nd National Forum on COVID-19 Liability for Long-Term Care and Senior Care Providers - February 2nd, 8:30 am -...

Join key industry stakeholders for a state of the union on COVID-19 related lawsuits, and an assessment of causes of action & defense preparation strategies. ACI’s 2nd National Forum COVID-19 Liability for Long-Term Care...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

OSHA Issues New Guidance On Face Coverings And Respiratory Protections For Long-Term Care Facilities

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently released new guidance regarding face coverings and respiratory protection for the long-term care industry during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This...more

McAfee & Taft

New CMS regulations bolster enforcement of COVID-19 reporting by hospitals, long-term care facilities and labs

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On August 25, 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued interim final regulations known as CMS-3401-IFC that become effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, scheduled for September...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Strategies in Responding to COVID-19: Expanding Scope of Practice to Increase Patient Access to Healthcare

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and our health system is pushed to and beyond capacity, lawmakers and stakeholders are assessing different ways to handle the incredible volume of patients suddenly needing care. One...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

AHCA Sues to Enjoin Prohibition on Binding Arbitration

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On October 4, 2016 CMS issued its Final Rule entitled “Reform of Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities” which updates the requirements for all SNFs and NFs participating in Medicare and Medicaid. Many of the changes...more

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Field Trips, Resident Safety and Liability: Considerations for Long Term Care Facilities

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In virtually any skilled nursing or assisted living facility, activities for senior residents are an integral part of the facility's operations. Many facilities tout or advertise the activities that their facility offers to...more

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