Quarterly e-publication will provide updates on federal processes The first edition of a new newsletter focused on federal regulations for long-term care facilities is now available for download. Titled “Nevada Long-Term Care Update,” this quarterly newsletter, compiled by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance, will summarize recent and/or upcoming changes affecting long-term care facilities. This includes information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and this first edition contains important information about a portion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0, the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process and the addition of six new Quality Measures, and implementation of the mandatory phase of Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) for staffing. HCQC is the state agency in charge of licensing and inspection of the approximately 1,400 health-related facilities in Nevada. HCQC also is the state agency contractor for certifying health facilities and laboratories with CMS. HCQC conducts inspections/investigations to ensure compliance with federal statutes/regulations in accordance with the federal contracts/grants for these services, the State Operations Manual and the Mission and Priority Document generated all periodically updated by CMS. Starting in 2017, the Nevada Long-Term Care Update will be published online in March, June, September and December.
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AuthorThe Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses medical and other health facilities, child care facilities and personnel, and medical laboratories and personnel in Nevada. HCQC also conducts compliance surveys and takes complaints. Archives
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