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New and Updated Information Bulletins 05-13-2013
Information Bulletin 13-01
NH-163
CBC-51
HOSPITALS WITH SWING BEDS-1
Immediate Reporting To Administrator
The federal certification regulations under F225 at CFR § 483.13 (c)(2), require that "all alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property are reported immediately to the administrator of the facility…"
This informational bulletin provides an option for federally certified nursing facilities to comply with the requirement under F225 that all alleged violations of mistreatment, neglect, or abuse, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property are reported immediately to the administrator.
This process must be used only when the administrator is not present in the facility.
Facilities are not required to adopt the process outlined in this bulletin.
Updated: May 13, 2013Please Note: It is recommended that providers check the CMS Web Site Addresses weekly for new program letters, for information regarding the State Operations Manual updates, and for new updates on the MDS and OASIS web sites.
New Addresses -This site updated July 2009. See the CMS Web Addresses section of this page for details on accessing these pages:
- Program Letters - http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/
- MDS 2.0 Updates - http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/20_NHQIMDS20.asp#TopOfPage
- MDS 3.0 Implementation/Information - http://www.cms.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/45_NHQIMDS30TrainingMaterials.asp#TopOfPage
- OASIS Updates - http://www.cms.hhs.gov/OASIS/03_Regulations.asp#TopOfPage
- CMS Satellite Broadcast/Webcast Educational Programs - http://surveyortraining.cms.hhs.gov/index.aspx
Information
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The web site addresses referenced in the MDH Information Bulletins are
correct at the time they are put out on this web site. However, web site
addresses are subject to change.
As we become aware of these changes we will update the bulletins.
New Information Bulletins and other pertinent information that has been posted will be flagged "NEW!".
If you find an address that does not work, please contact MDH/Compliance Monitoring Division at (651) 201-5956, or E-mail
us at health.fpc-web@state.mn.us.
CMS Web Addresses - Please check these web addresses weekly for updates
Nursing Home Quality Indicator Survey (QIS)
QIS forms, QIS brochure, QIS Resource manual and other QIS information:
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/departments/medicine/hcpr/Pages/hcpr.aspx
See the QIS link on the upper left of this web site
CMS Forms on CMS Website: https://www.qtso.com/qisforms.html
To get to CMS Manuals, Program Transmittals:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/
- To find Transmittals--Click on CMS Transmittals
- To find State Operations Manual --Click on Internet-Only Manuals (IOMs) on the left navigation bar
- Scroll down to and Click on the link to 100-7
- Click appendices for individual provider regulations and Interpretative Guidelines
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
To get to CMS Program Letters (Memos):
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/surveycertificationgeninfo/pmsr/list.asp?
- Click Policy and Memos to States and Regions on the left Navigation bar
- You can scroll down the list by Memo Number and Date, and then Click on the link for the specific policy or letter.
http://surveyortraining.cms.hhs.gov/index.aspx
CMS provides broadcasts for surveyor/provider training that are available to the public at this website. MDH strongly recommends that these be viewed by providers.
Live broadcasts can be viewed by members of the public by satellite coordinates provided on the site approximately 2 weeks prior to the broadcast. Archived webcasts can be accessed using this site.
MDS Updates
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NursingHomeQualityInits/20_NHQIMDS20.asp#TopOfPage
OASIS Updates
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/OASIS/03_Regulations.asp#TopOfPage
OASIS Q&A: CMS approved questions and answers (Q&A) prepared approximately quarterly (January, April, July and October) by the OASIS Certificate and Competency Board (OCCB) can be accessed by going to www.oasiscertificate.org. Click on "Resources" in the left hand side of the screen and then select CMS Q&A's.
Accessing the Information Bulletins
The individual bulletins can be accessed by clicking on the year, and then clicking on the number of the Bulletin.To obtain a copy of these documents in an accessible format (large print or audio) please call (651) 201-4101. Not all the bulletins listed in this index are available online. Copies of most bulletins listed can be sent to you in the mail by calling (651) 201-4101.
Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may call us through Minnesota Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529. You may also contact us by calling the Minnesota Department of Health direct TDD/TYY number: (651) 201-5797.
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