STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 On Demand - Transfer and Discharge Guidance

On Demand originally recorded February 12, 2025.

Member Pricing: $20 | Non-Member Pricing: $40

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Recent revisions to CMS guidance, including the reorganization and clarification of citations related to discharge and transfer processes (Tags F627 and F628), reflect the evolving priorities in ensuring resident health and safety during transitions of care. This session will explore the updated regulatory expectations for appropriate transfers and discharges, with a focus on how to maintain compliance while safeguarding resident rights. Key elements from the new CMS guidance, including the prohibition of third-party payment guarantees in admission agreements, will be discussed. Participants will also review surveyor expectations, learn strategies to avoid common citations, and gain insights into implementing best practices during these critical transitions.