CMS S&C Memo 16-31-NH: Mandatory Immediate Imposition of Federal Remedies and Assessment Factors Used to Determine the Seriousness of Deficiencies for Nursing Homes

• CMS is implementing a national policy that requires the use of federal enforcement remedies when one or more residents suffer significant harm.
• This new policy is effective for all surveys completed on or after September 1, 2016.

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