CMS released memo QSO-23-10-NH on March 30th outlining strengthened enforcement for infection control deficiencies in nursing homes. This policy builds on and replaces the previously enhanced enforcements detailed in QSO-20-31-ALL released by CMS in June 2020. Changes to enforcement include increased CMPs, shortened duration of time to respond before effect of discretionary denials of new admission, and stronger directed plans of correction. The policy also includes enhanced enforcement in situations where the nursing home is concurrently cited for infection control (F880) and education/offering COVID-19 vaccination to residents and staff (F887). Read more on these changes here.  

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Rachel Monger
Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.

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