As of October 24, 2022, surveyors will be using the updated Phase 2 and Phase 3 CMS Requirements of Participation (ROP) guidance to identify skilled nursing facility (SNF) noncompliance.

• CMS updated numerous resources on its Nursing Homes webpage.

The updates include:

• CMS-802 – Updated 10/24/2022 (PDF) – Matrix for Providers 
• LTCSP Initial Pool Care Areas – Updated 10/24/2022 (ZIP) – Resident Interview Care Areas and Probes, Resident Observation Care Areas and Probes, Record Review Care Areas and Probes 
• Initial Surveys – 10/24/2022 (ZIP) – Provides Instructions for the Interim LTCSP Initial Survey and Certification Process
• Appendix PP State Operations Manual (Revised 10/26/2022) (PDF)
• Revision History for LTC Survey Process Documents and Files Updated 10/26/2022 (PDF)
• Survey Resources – 10/26/2022 (ZIP) to include updated Critical Element Pathways

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