Diesel Fuel Testing Laboratories
CMS now requires providers to have their fuel tested on an annual basis. The Office of the Fire Marshal has put together a list of fuel testing laboratories capable of helping homes meet that...
New Regulatory Roundup from LeadingAge National
With regulatory initiatives and developments often taking center stage in members’ quest for operational compliance, the ability to quickly learn the basics and have access to more in-depth information about regulatory initiatives and developments...
CMS Compliance Methods for Life Safety Code Survey
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has put together a handout to help providers understand the process and steps of coming into compliance with the OSFM after a LSC survey. The handout highlights...
Smoke Alarm Recall
Kidde recalls dual sensor smoke alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Read more about the recall.
CMS Will Have Infection Preventionist Training
CMS posted an Quality, Safety & Oversight Memo (formerly known as an S & C Memo) on Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nursing Home Staff in LTC. Phase 3 or the Requirements of...
Fuel Quality Testing Info from Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal’s office has received a few questions lately about the fuel testing requirement that CMS has issued. Here are some supporting elements to meet this requirement:
NFPA 110 8.3.8 says “A fuel quality...
Power Strip Assessment Update
CMS facilities will now need to conduct assessments of power strips on a yearly basis. This assessment means going around your entire facility on an annual basis, and making sure that the power strips...
K Extinguisher Placard Requirement
The Fire Marshal wants to bring a new requirement to your attention about K Extinguishers. This requirement comes out of NFPA 10 5.5.5.3 which says “A placard shall be conspicuously placed near the extinguisher...
Webinar: CMS Preparedness Rules
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) USA Healthcare Caucus is excited to announce its second webinar in partnership with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Emergency Preparedness Final Rule. The webinar...
CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Integrated Health Systems Implications
The CMS EP Rule includes a provision for “integrated healthcare systems.” Integrated healthcare systems consist of multiple separately certified healthcare facilities under one parent organization. If a regulated facility is part of an integrated...
FAQs for Long Term Care Survey
CMS has updated and published the Frequently Asked Questions Guide about Long Term Care Regulations, the survey process, technical questions, and other related LTC areas. Both questions and scenarios are explained in detail using specific...
Survey Trends Update
The long-term care associations held a quarterly meeting with KDADS survey leadership for updates on adult care home survey trends. Below is a summary of the issues discussed.
Assisted Living Attached to Nursing Home
Nursing home...