LeadingAge, LeadingAge Kansas and other LeadingAge state partners are working together with the outstanding consulting firm of Pathway Health to help members navigate the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for Phase I of the new CMS final rule. The first stage of this effort will include the development of policy and procedure templates for 17 areas of the rule, including:
- Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation of Property
- Admissions
- Visitation Rights
- Grievance Policy/Grievance Officer Appointment
- Advance Directives
- Room Change
- Notification of Clinician
- Bed Hold and Return
- Transfer Process
- Discharge Summary
- PASARR
- CPR
- Bed Rail Assessment
- Checklist/Process to Ensure Monitoring Variances in Resident’s Mood and Behavior
- Drug Regimen Policy
- Use and Storage of Food/Beverages Brought by Family and Others
- Bed Inspection Policy
For each area, members will also receive:
- A RoP Item Overview including the changes from the former rule to final rule as well as highlights for leadership awareness.
- A Policy and Procedure Checklist indicating elements and/or language that needs to be included in the new policy.
- A generic Sample Policy and Procedure.
- A training template with speakers’ notes for operational implementation.
These tools will be posted on the LeadingAge Kansas website as they are completed. Stay tuned for more information.
