Policy & Memos to States and Regions

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:34:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Appeal of Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs
Memo #: 01-01
Posting Date: 02/15/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:50:00 EST

Title: OASIS Considerations for HHAs Seeking Initial Certification
Memo #: 01-02
Posting Date: 02/02/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:52:00 EST

Title: Application of OASIS Requirements to Medicare Beneficiaries
Memo #: 01-03
Posting Date: 02/12/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:55:00 EST

Title: Revisions to CMHC Instructions as a Result of BIPA
Memo #: 01-04
Posting Date: 02/16/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:58:00 EST

Title: Implementation of the OBQM Reports as Part of the HHA Survey Process
Memo #: 01-06
Posting Date: 03/06/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 11:05:00 EST

Title: Instructions Regarding Implementation 506(a)(1) of BIPA - HHA Branches
Memo #: 01-08
Posting Date: 03/09/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 11:08:00 EST

Title: Off-Hour Surveys--Clarification
Memo #: 01-09
Posting Date: 03/23/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 11:10:00 EST

Title: Policies about Verification of Compliance and Setting 3 and 6 month Remedy Effective Dates
Memo #: 01-10
Posting Date: 05/03/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:06:00 EST

Title: New OASIS Correction Policy for HHAs
Memo #: 01-12
Posting Date: 04/20/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:09:00 EST

Title: Hospice Questions and Answers
Memo #: 01-13
Posting Date: 04/21/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:11:00 EST

Title: Sharing State Licensure Information
Memo #: 01-16
Posting Date: 05/03/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:13:00 EST

Title: Monthly Quality Indicator Comparison Reports
Memo #: 01-17
Posting Date: 05/03/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:22:00 EST

Title: Response to Questions from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
Memo #: 01-18
Posting Date: 05/03/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:24:00 EST

Title: Reporting Requirements: Use of Restraint and Seclusion in PRTFs
Memo #: 01-19
Posting Date: 06/01/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:27:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Nurse Aide Training Requirements for Transfer/Transport of NH Patients
Memo #: 01-20
Posting Date: 07/05/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:29:00 EST

Title: Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) OASIS Guidance Document
Memo #: 01-21
Posting Date: 08/06/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:31:00 EST

Title: New HCFA-855(A) and (B) Applications and Procedures
Memo #: 01-22
Posting Date: 08/15/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:33:00 EST

Title: Response to Questions about Verification Policy (S and C01-10)
Memo #: 01-23
Posting Date: 08/15/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:34:00 EST

Title: Clarification: Monthly Quality Indicator Comparison Reports Policy
Memo #: 01-24
Posting Date: 09/20/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:36:00 EST

Title: Abuse and Neglect Detection and Prevention Training
Memo #: 02-01
Posting Date: 10/10/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:37:00 EST

Title: OASIS Requirements in New HHAs Seeking Medicare Certification
Memo #: 02-02
Posting Date: 10/16/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:44:00 EST

Title: Training Request for CMS's Nutrition/Hydration Awareness Campaign
Memo #: 02-03
Posting Date: 10/30/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:46:00 EST

Title: Alert and Action: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialyzer Recall by Baxter
Memo #: 02-05
Posting Date: 11/14/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:49:00 EST

Title: Hospital Capacity-EMTALA
Memo #: 02-06
Posting Date: 11/29/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:51:00 EST

Title: On-Call Requirements-EMTALA
Memo #: 02-07
Posting Date: 01/28/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:53:00 EST

Title: ICF/MR Federal Monitoring and Oversight Survey Data
Memo #: 02-08
Posting Date: 12/21/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:54:00 EST

Title: Discontinuance of Contract with Integriguard to visit CMHCs after 1/15/02
Memo #: 02-09
Posting Date: 12/20/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:57:00 EST

Title: Comparative Surveys for Fiscal Year 2002
Memo #: 02-10
Posting Date: 12/20/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:58:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Off-Hour Data Indicator in OSCAR
Memo #: 02-11
Posting Date: 12/20/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:03:00 EST

Title: Implementation of Outcome-Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) Reports
Memo #: 02-12
Posting Date: 01/09/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:06:00 EST

Title: Services Provided by Home Health Agencies (HHAs)
Memo #: 02-13
Posting Date: 01/07/2001
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:08:00 EST

Title: Requests for Home Health Agency Branch Office Approval and the Use of a Reciprocal Agreement
Memo #: 02-30
Posting Date: 05/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:20:00 EST

Title: Certification of False Labor-EMTALA
Memo #: 02-14
Posting Date: 01/16/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:24:00 EST

Title: Clarification of CMS Policies Regarding Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Memo #: 02-16
Posting Date: 02/01/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:27:00 EST

Title: Completion of MDS in CAHs
Memo #: 02-17
Posting Date: 02/01/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:32:00 EST

Title: ICFs/MR Form 3070G Revisions
Memo #: 02-18
Posting Date: 02/06/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:34:00 EST

Title: Recalled Sprinkler Heads
Memo #: 02-19
Posting Date: 03/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:46:00 EST

Title: Reporting Abuse
Memo #: 02-20
Posting Date: 03/28/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:48:00 EST

Title: Resolving Disagreements Resulting from Federal Oversight and Support Surveys
Memo #: 02-21
Posting Date: 03/25/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:47:00 EST

Title: Initiating On-Site Visits To Facilities Enrolled In the CLIA Program That Have Waiver Certificates
Memo #: 02-22
Posting Date: 04/01/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:49:00 EST

Title: CLARIFICATION OF MEMO S&C-02-19 - Recalled Sprinkler Heads
Memo #: 02-24
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:52:00 EST

Title: Voluntary Termination of a SNF or NF
Memo #: 02-23
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:53:00 EST

Title: Onsite Versus Paper Revisits-Applicability to May 3, 2001 Revisit Policy
Memo #: 02-25
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:55:00 EST

Title: ICFs/MR Form 3070-G Revisions
Memo #: 02-26
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:58:00 EST

Title: Update to Data Posted on Nursing Home Compare Website
Memo #: 02-27
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:03:00 EST

Title: Promising Practices for Implementing the Medicare Hospice Benefit for Nursing Home (NH) Resident
Memo #: 02-29
Posting Date: 05/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2001

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:09:00 EST

Title: Home Health Agency (HHA) Questions and Answers-INFORMATION
Memo #: 01-14
Posting Date: 04/23/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:10:00 EST

Title: Mandatory Viewing of Satellite and Webcast Training Program
Memo #: 02-31
Posting Date: 05/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:12:00 EST

Title: RAI Coordinator Responsibilities in MDS Training of Swing Bed Hospital Staff
Memo #: 02-32
Posting Date: 05/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:16:00 EST

Title: Interim Guidance to Support Implementation of the ASPEN Complaints/Incidents Tracking System (ACTS)
Memo #: 02-33
Posting Date: 06/06/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:18:00 EST

Title: On-Call Requirements-EMTALA
Memo #: 02-34
Posting Date: 06/13/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:20:00 EST

Title: Simultaneously On-Call
Memo #: 02-35
Posting Date: 06/13/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:23:00 EST

Title: Privacy of Medical Record Information in Rural Health Clinics
Memo #: 02-36
Posting Date: 06/13/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:29:00 EST

Title: Assigning Provider Identification Numbers To Home Health Agency Branches
Memo #: 02-37
Posting Date: 08/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:32:00 EST

Title: Final Guidance Package for CLIA Federal Monitoring Survey Process
Memo #: 02-38
Posting Date: 08/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:33:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home That Has No Arrangement to Provide Dialysis Services
Memo #: 02-39
Posting Date: 08/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:35:00 EST

Title: Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 State Survey and Certification Budget Call Letter
Memo #: 02-40
Posting Date: 07/02/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:38:00 EST

Title: Proposed Changes to the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
Memo #: 02-41
Posting Date: 08/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:40:00 EST

Title: Use of Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds by States
Memo #: 02-42
Posting Date: 08/08/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:43:00 EST

Title: CDC Revised Recommendations for Single-Use Intravenous Medication Vials in ESRD Facilities
Memo #: 02-43
Posting Date: 09/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:45:00 EST

Title: Impact of Nursing Shortage on Hospice Care
Memo #: 02-44
Posting Date: 09/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2002

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:49:00 EST

Title: Comparative Surveys for Fiscal Year 2003
Memo #: 02-45
Posting Date: 09/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:50:00 EST

Title: Policy and Procedures for Conducting the Fedl Comparative Survey, FY 2003
Memo #: 03-01
Posting Date: 10/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:52:00 EST

Title: Change in requirement for signed physician's order for influenza and pneumonia vaccine
Memo #: 03-02
Posting Date: 10/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:55:00 EST

Title: BIPA 941 Nursing Home Requirement Effective January 1, 2003
Memo #: 03-03
Posting Date: 10/10/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:57:00 EST

Title: Interim Guidance to Support National Pilot of the ACTS
Memo #: 03-04
Posting Date: 11/14/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:59:00 EST

Title: FY 2003 Training Requirements for ESRD, HHA, Hospice and ICF/MR Surveyors
Memo #: 03-05
Posting Date: 11/14/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:02:00 EST

Title: Conversion of SMQT From A Two-Day to A One-Day Test
Memo #: 03-06
Posting Date: 12/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:05:00 EST

Title: CLIA State Agency Performance Review (SAPR)-Introductory Version for FY 2003
Memo #: 03-07
Posting Date: 12/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:10:00 EST

Title: Information Exchange by Surveyors During the Nursing Home Survey Process
Memo #: 03-08
Posting Date: 12/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:13:00 EST

Title: Revised Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual Release Effective 1/1/03
Memo #: 03-09
Posting Date: 01/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:16:00 EST

Title: Attachment to CLIA State Agency Performance Review (SAPR)-Introductory Version for Fiscal Year 2003
Memo #: 03-07att
Posting Date: 12/12/2002
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:20:00 EST

Title: Binding Arbitration in Nursing Homes
Memo #: 03-10
Posting Date: 01/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:27:00 EST

Title: Home Health Survey Protocol Enhancements
Memo #: 03-13
Posting Date: 02/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:30:00 EST

Title: Coordinated Survey Approach For Critical Access Hospitals Having Multiple Affiliated Providers
Memo #: 03-12
Posting Date: 02/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:32:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Instructions for form CMS-671, LTC Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid
Memo #: 03-14
Posting Date: 02/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:35:00 EST

Title: Review of Protected Health Under HIPAA for the Purposes of Survey and Certification
Memo #: 03-15
Posting Date: 03/14/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:37:00 EST

Title: Interim Guidance for the Hospital Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement COP
Memo #: 03-16
Posting Date: 04/10/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:26:00 EST

Title: Physician delegation of tasks in SNFs and NFs
Memo #: 03-18
Posting Date: 04/10/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:29:00 EST

Title: Policy for Interim Period Between the Effective Date of CMS-2226-F and Publication of Guidelines
Memo #: 03-19
Posting Date: 05/08/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:31:00 EST

Title: Medicare Identification Number Assignment for ESRD Facilities
Memo #: 03-20
Posting Date: 05/08/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:32:00 EST

Title: New Fire Safety Requirements for RNHCIs, ASCs, Hospice, PACE, Hospitals, LTC, ICFs/MR, and CAHs
Memo #: 03-21
Posting Date: 05/08/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:34:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Payment Policies Regarding ASCs/IDTFs Conducting Business From the Same Location
Memo #: 03-22
Posting Date: 06/12/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:38:00 EST

Title: Long Term Care Medication Pass Survey Requirement Clarification
Memo #: 03-24
Posting Date: 06/12/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:40:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Issues Related to Informal Dispute Resolution
Memo #: 03-25
Posting Date: 06/12/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:42:00 EST

Title: Impact of the HIPAA on the Nursing Home Requirement for Posting Survey Results
Memo #: 03-26
Posting Date: 06/12/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:44:00 EST

Title: State Survey Agency Performance Standards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2003
Memo #: 03-27
Posting Date: 07/10/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:45:00 EST

Title: Automation of SMQT and Clarification of Survey Activities
Memo #: 03-28
Posting Date: 07/10/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:47:00 EST

Title: Discontinuance of Forms HCFA-1513 and HCFA-2572
Memo #: 03-29
Posting Date: 08/14/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:49:00 EST

Title: CLIA Policy Letters for First Survey Cycle Following the Effective Date of CMS-2226-F
Memo #: 03-30
Posting Date: 08/14/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:53:00 EST

Title: Pilot Program for Surveyor Technical Assistant for Renal Disease (STAR)
Memo #: 03-32
Posting Date: 08/14/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:55:00 EST

Title: Correction Policy for HHA Administrative Data on the HH Compare Web Site
Memo #: 03-33
Posting Date: 09/11/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:57:00 EST

Title: Mandatory On-Line Prerequisites for Basic Long Term Care Training
Memo #: 04-01
Posting Date: 10/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:59:00 EST

Title: Use of Mapping to Determine Rural Eligibility for Rural Health Clinics
Memo #: 04-02
Posting Date: 10/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:02:00 EST

Title: Comparative Surveys for Fiscal Year 2004
Memo #: 04-04
Posting Date: 10/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:06:00 EST

Title: Guidance On Test Systems That Are Categorized as Either Waived or Moderate Complexity Under CLIA
Memo #: 04-05
Posting Date: 11/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:10:00 EST

Title: Minimum System Requirements
Memo #: 04-07
Posting Date: 11/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:12:00 EST

Title: Physician Delegation of Tasks in SNFs and NFs
Memo #: 04-08
Posting Date: 11/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:13:00 EST

Title: Guidelines to Support National Implementation of the ACTS
Memo #: 04-09
Posting Date: 11/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:15:00 EST

Title: EMTALA Interim Guidance
Memo #: 04-10
Posting Date: 11/07/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:18:00 EST

Title: State Survey Agency Performance Standards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2004
Memo #: 04-11
Posting Date: 11/19/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:20:00 EST

Title: Collection and Transmission of the OASIS Data for Private Pay Patients (non-Medicare/non-Medicaid)
Memo #: 04-12
Posting Date: 12/11/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:23:00 EST

Title: Validation, Complaint, and Reporting Requirements: Use of Restraint and Seclusion in PRTFs
Memo #: 04-13
Posting Date: 12/11/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:25:00 EST

Title: Implementation of Critical Access Hospital Bed Size Increase
Memo #: 04-14
Posting Date: 12/11/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:28:00 EST

Title: Definitions of Terms Used in the LSC of the NFPA
Memo #: 04-15
Posting Date: 12/11/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:36:00 EST

Title: Clarification on NHs Requiring Promissory Notes or Deposit Fees as a Condition of Admission
Memo #: 04-17
Posting Date: 01/04/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:38:00 EST

Title: Impact of HIPAA on the Nursing Home Requirement for Posting Survey Results
Memo #: 04-18
Posting Date: 02/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2004

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:44:00 EST

Title: Calendar Year 2004 Revised Release Schedule for Automated ASPEN Software
Memo #: 04-19
Posting Date: 02/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:19:00 EST

Title: Impact of Section 946 of the MMA on the Hospice Core Services Requirement
Memo #: 04-21
Posting Date: 02/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:21:00 EST

Title: Overnight Stays in Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Clarification Effective Immediately
Memo #: 04-22
Posting Date: 03/11/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:26:00 EST

Title: Procedures in the Event of a Fire in a Medicare- or Medicaid-Certified Health Care Facility
Memo #: 04-23
Posting Date: 03/11/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:33:00 EST

Title: Upcoming Criminal Background Checks Pilot Project
Memo #: 04-25
Posting Date: 04/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:38:00 EST

Title: Clarification of the Medicare Prescription Drug, MMA of 2003 for Non-Medicare/Non-Medicaid Patients
Memo #: 04-26
Posting Date: 04/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:40:00 EST

Title: Pilot Program for the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Products Database-Part 2
Memo #: 04-28
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:44:00 EST

Title: Clarification of the Scoring for Measure 5 of the FOSS Protocol for LTC
Memo #: 04-30
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:46:00 EST

Title: Status of Form CMS-1514
Memo #: 04-31
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:47:00 EST

Title: Rollout of New Surveyor Aptitude Test and In-Service Training Guide
Memo #: 04-32
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:50:00 EST

Title: Life Safety Code (LSC) and State Performance Standards
Memo #: 04-33
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:54:00 EST

Title: Physician's Rubber Stamp Signature
Memo #: 04-35
Posting Date: 07/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:55:00 EST

Title: Corrections to Appendix H of SOM Web Version
Memo #: 04-36
Posting Date: 07/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:59:00 EST

Title: Additional Language Required In Initial Notice To Nursing Homes
Memo #: 04-38
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:03:00 EST

Title: CLIA State Agency Performance Review (SAPR)-Fiscal Year 2004
Memo #: 04-39
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:05:00 EST

Title: Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Training Program
Memo #: 04-40
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:08:00 EST

Title: Status of the December 24, 2003 Final Rule: Rural Health Clinics
Memo #: 04-42
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:10:00 EST

Title: October 4, 2004 National Transition Date - Automated ASPEN and AEM for Nursing Homes
Memo #: 04-43
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:11:00 EST

Title: Availability and Implementation of the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Products Database
Memo #: 04-44
Posting Date: 09/09/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:13:00 EST

Title: HHAs: Clarification Comprehensive Assessment On Pediatric And Maternity Patients and Personal Care
Memo #: 04-45
Posting Date: 09/09/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:20:00 EST

Title: Electronic Signature Guidance
Memo #: 04-46
Posting Date: 09/09/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:29:00 EST

Title: Revised EMTALA Interpretive Guidelines
Memo #: 04-34
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:31:00 EST

Title: Implementation of CAH DPUs for Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Services
Memo #: 04-48
Posting Date: 09/29/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:33:00 EST

Title: Guidance on Working with Quality Improvement Organizations
Memo #: 05-01
Posting Date: 10/14/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:44:00 EST

Title: Impact of Nursing Shortage on Hospice Care
Memo #: 05-02
Posting Date: 10/14/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:46:00 EST

Title: FY 2005 State Performance Review Protocol Guidance
Memo #: 05-03
Posting Date: 10/14/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:47:00 EST

Title: CMS Requirements for Hospital Medical Staff Privileging
Memo #: 05-04
Posting Date: 11/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:49:00 EST

Title: Nurse Aide Registry Requirements
Memo #: 05-05
Posting Date: 11/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:53:00 EST

Title: Application of the HHA CoPs to Patients Receiving Chore Services Exclusively
Memo #: 05-06
Posting Date: 11/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:55:00 EST

Title: Home Health Agency (HHA) Drop Sites
Memo #: 05-07
Posting Date: 11/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:57:00 EST

Title: SA Responsibilities in Obtaining Information For CHOW
Memo #: 05-08
Posting Date: 11/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:59:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Nursing Home Reporting Requirements for Alleged Violations
Memo #: 05-09
Posting Date: 12/16/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:01:00 EST

Title: Federal Requirements for the IDR Process for Nursing Homes
Memo #: 05-10
Posting Date: 12/16/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:02:00 EST

Title: SA Responsibilities in Enforcing the Gynecologic Cytology PT Requirements under the CLIA
Memo #: 05-11
Posting Date: 12/16/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:04:00 EST

Title: Public Entities Alleging Noncompliance with Federal Nursing Home Requirements
Memo #: 05-12
Posting Date: 12/16/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:05:00 EST

Title: Improving Enforcement via the SFF Program for Nursing Homes
Memo #: 05-13
Posting Date: 12/16/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:06:00 EST

Title: Electronic Signature Guidance - Clarification
Memo #: 05-14
Posting Date: 01/13/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:14:00 EST

Title: Renewal of the AAAASF's Deeming Authority for Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Memo #: 05-15
Posting Date: 01/13/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:16:00 EST

Title: Needs Assessment Survey - Identification and Documentation of Abuse and Neglect
Memo #: 05-16
Posting Date: 02/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:19:00 EST

Title: Description of Recent Changes Made to SOM, Appendix PP
Memo #: 05-17
Posting Date: 02/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:22:00 EST

Title: Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment Pilot - Invitation
Memo #: 05-18
Posting Date: 02/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:25:00 EST

Title: Release of LTC/MDS Data to SMA, Section 1915 Waiver Programs
Memo #: 05-19
Posting Date: 02/18/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:27:00 EST

Title: All Provider Types - Independent but Associated Deficiency Citations
Memo #: 05-20
Posting Date: 03/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:29:00 EST

Title: Surveyor Guidance for Incontinence and Catheters
Memo #: 05-21
Posting Date: 03/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:31:00 EST

Title: NH and HHA - Updated Facility Computer Specifications
Memo #: 05-22
Posting Date: 03/10/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:32:00 EST

Title: Nursing Homes: Delay in Effective Date SOM, Surveyor Guidance for Incontinence and Catheters
Memo #: 05-23
Posting Date: 04/15/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:38:00 EST

Title: Interim Timeliness Guidelines to Support the Entry of Data into ASPEN Central Office (ACO)
Memo #: 05-27
Posting Date: 05/12/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:35:00 EST

Title: Renewal of Deeming Authority for Hospitals Accredited
Memo #: 05-28
Posting Date: 05/12/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:36:00 EST

Title: Advance Issuance of Revised Interpretive Guidelines for Tag F501, Medical Director
Memo #: 05-29
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:38:00 EST

Title: Multiple Providers - The National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Memo #: 05-30
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:45:00 EST

Title: Adoption of a New Fire Safety Amendment for the Use of Alcohol Based Hand Rubs (ABHRs)
Memo #: 05-33
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:48:00 EST

Title: Assigning Provider Identification Numbers to Extension Locations of Outpatient Physical Therapy
Memo #: 05-36
Posting Date: 06/22/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:56:00 EST

Title: Suspension of Processing New Provider Enrollment Applications
Memo #: 05-35
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:04:00 EST

Title: Interaction of the EMTALA and the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002
Memo #: 05-26
Posting Date: 04/22/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:08:00 EST

Title: Promising Practices to Support the Intake of Nursing Home Complaints
Memo #: 05-31
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2001

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:12:00 EST

Title: Potential Impact of the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HHPPS) on Services Provided by HHAs
Memo #: 01-15
Posting Date: 04/30/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:25:00 EST

Title: Responsible State Agency for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Surveys
Memo #: 05-37
Posting Date: 07/04/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:32:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Life Safety Code Survey Issues in Nursing Homes
Memo #: 05-38
Posting Date: 07/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:35:00 EST

Title: Extension of the CLIA Educational Period
Memo #: 05-39
Posting Date: 07/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:38:00 EST

Title: Eligibility for Conversion to Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
Memo #: 05-40
Posting Date: 08/18/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:40:00 EST

Title: Corrections to Appendix PP, SOM, Survey Protocol for LTC Facilities
Memo #: 05-41
Posting Date: 08/18/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 13:43:00 EST

Title: Revisions to Interpretive Guidelines for CMS Hospital COPs
Memo #: 05-42
Posting Date: 08/18/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to Hurricane Katrina
Memo #: 05-43
Posting Date: 09/02/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:34:00 EST

Title: Doctors of Optometry and/or Ophthalmology serving as Laboratory Directors under CLIA
Memo #: 05-44
Posting Date: 09/22/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:07:00 EST

Title: Updates to the SOM for OPTs and CORFs
Memo #: 05-45
Posting Date: 09/22/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:14:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Compliance with the Requirements Related to Preventing Abuse
Memo #: 05-46
Posting Date: 09/22/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:13:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revisions to Appendix P, SOM, Survey Protocol for Long Term Care
Memo #: 05-34
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:05:00 EST

Title: CAH Requirement for MD/DO Review of Medical Records for Mid-Level Practitioners
Memo #: 05-32
Posting Date: 06/09/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:00:00 EST

Title: 05-01 Attachment
Memo #: 05-01 Att
Posting Date: 10/14/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:00:00 EST

Title: FY 2004 State Performance Review Protocol Guidance
Memo #: 04-47
Posting Date: 09/09/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:32:00 EST

Title: Coordination of Care for Residents of LTC Facilities Who Receive ESRD Services
Memo #: 04-24
Posting Date: 03/19/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:39:00 EST

Title: Opening of CMS Web Site Resource for Long Term Care (LTC) Surveyors and Providers
Memo #: 04-27
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:00:00 EST

Title: Resource Materials for Death Reporting in PRTFs
Memo #: 04-20
Posting Date: 02/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:00:00 EST

Title: CLIA Policy and Data Reporting Guidance for First Survey Cycle Following Effective Date of CMS-2226F
Memo #: 04-16
Posting Date: 01/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:30:00 EST

Title: Adoption of a New Fire Safety Requirement for LTC Facilities
Memo #: 05-25
Posting Date: 04/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:30:00 EST

Title: Changes to Staffing Data on the Nursing Home Compare Web Site
Memo #: 05-24
Posting Date: 04/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2004

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:23:00 EST

Title: Qs and As Relating to Bioterrorism and the EMTALA
Memo #: 02--04
Posting Date: 11/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2004

2005

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:00:00 EST

Title: Corridor Width and Corridor Mounted Computer Touch Screens in Health Care Facilities
Memo #: 04-41
Posting Date: 08/12/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:00:00 EST

Title: Life Safety Code (LSC) Surveyor Reference Materials
Memo #: 04-29
Posting Date: 05/13/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:00:00 EST

Title: Addendum I to SC Letter 04-24: Care for Residents of LTC Facilities Who Receive ESRD Services
Memo #: 04-37
Posting Date: 07/08/2004
Fiscal Year: 2005

2003

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:22:00 EST

Title: BIPA 941 Nursing Home Requirement Effective 1/1/03; Follow-up to SC-03-03 Memo of 10/12/2002
Memo #: 03-11
Posting Date: 01/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:00:00 EST

Title: Personnel Provision of the CAH Emergency Services Requirement for Frontier Areas and Remote Location
Memo #: 03-17
Posting Date: 04/10/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2001

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:50:00 EST

Title: State Agency Performance Standards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001
Memo #: 01-11
Posting Date: 04/06/2001
Fiscal Year: 2001

2002

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:02:00 EST

Title: State Agency Performance Standards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 - REVISED
Memo #: 02-28
Posting Date: 04/29/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2003

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:36:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Designations of Distinct Part in the SOM
Memo #: 03-23
Posting Date: 06/12/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2003

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:51:00 EST

Title: Transfer of Data from ACTS to State Systems
Memo #: 03-31
Posting Date: 08/14/2003
Fiscal Year: 2003

2002

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:00:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Hospital Admission and Presurgical History and Physical Requirements
Memo #: 02-15
Posting Date: 01/28/2002
Fiscal Year: 2002

2004

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:00:00 EST

Title: Input Instructions for Comparative Surveys for FY 2004
Memo #: 04-03
Posting Date: 10/09/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2004

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:08:00 EST

Title: Definition of Significant Differences for FOSS and LTC Comparative Surveys
Memo #: 04-06
Posting Date: 11/13/2003
Fiscal Year: 2004

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:50:00 EST

Title: Nursing Homes - Citations of Past Noncompliance, Revised Guidance
Memo #: 06-01
Posting Date: 10/20/2005
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:11:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Immunization Requirement
Memo #: 06-03
Posting Date: 11/17/2005
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:19:00 EST

Title: Location and Relocation of CAHs and Relocation of Necessary Provider CAHs
Memo #: 06-04
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:20:00 EST

Title: Revised Nursing Home Medical Director Tag and Accompanying Training Materials
Memo #: 06-05
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:22:00 EST

Title: The Use of Foreign Acquired Drugs in Long-Term Care Facilities
Memo #: 06-06
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:24:00 EST

Title: SA Responsibilities for 2006 Regarding Gynecologic Cytology (PT) under CLIA - Update
Memo #: 06-07
Posting Date: 01/23/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:16:00 EST

Title: Compliance Date for Installation of Emergency Lighting and Replacement of Existing Roller Latches
Memo #: 06-08
Posting Date: 03/10/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:23:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Activities Guidance (Tags F248 and F249) as Part of Appendix PP, SOM
Memo #: 06-09
Posting Date: 03/10/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:26:00 EST

Title: Issuance of the New Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide as Part of Appendix P, SOM
Memo #: 06-10
Posting Date: 03/10/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:29:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Surveyor Guidance for QAA (Tags F520 and F521) as Part of App PP, SOM
Memo #: 06-11
Posting Date: 03/10/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:24:00 EST

Title: State Operations Manual (SOM) Chapter 5, Complaints
Memo #: 06-12
Posting Date: 03/22/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 02 May 2006 10:47:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Appendix P, SOM, Survey Protocol for LTC Facilities
Memo #: 06-13
Posting Date: 05/01/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 02 May 2006 10:53:00 EST

Title: Approval of Deeming Authority of the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC) for HHAs
Memo #: 06-14
Posting Date: 05/01/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Thu, 11 May 2006 15:10:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Physical Therapy Service Requirements for Rehabilitation Agency Providers
Memo #: 06-15
Posting Date: 05/11/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Thu, 11 May 2006 15:16:00 EST

Title: Nursing Homes and Medicare Part D
Memo #: 06-16
Posting Date: 05/11/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Thu, 11 May 2006 15:20:00 EST

Title: Sunset of Policies for Provider Nominations for an Intermediary
Memo #: 06-17
Posting Date: 05/11/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 15:26:00 EST

Title: Clarification of the Amount of Air Movement Allowed Between Corridors and Resident Rooms
Memo #: 06-18
Posting Date: 05/26/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 15:32:00 EST

Title: Nursing Homes - Issuance of New Tag F356
Memo #: 06-19
Posting Date: 05/26/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:27:00 EST

Title: Implementation of the New Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide
Memo #: 06-20
Posting Date: 06/15/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Doctors of Optometry serving as Directors and/or Technical Consultants Under CLIA
Memo #: 06-27
Posting Date: 09/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Revisions to Tasks 2 and 5 as Part of App P, SOM, and New Tag F334 (Flu and Pneumonia), App PP
Memo #: 06-24
Posting Date: 09/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Clarification of 42 CFR Section 485.711(c) Standard: Emergency Care
Memo #: 06-23
Posting Date: 07/27/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Impact of Nursing Shortage on Hospice Care
Memo #: 06-28
Posting Date: 09/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Final Timeliness Guidelines to Support the Entry of Data into ACO and ASPEN
Memo #: 06-25
Posting Date: 09/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Privacy and Security of Beneficiary Information
Memo #: 06-22
Posting Date: 07/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Some Basic Principles of Using Photography During the Survey
Memo #: 06-33
Posting Date: 09/29/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Revisions to Special Responsibilities of Hospitals under EMTALA
Memo #: 06-32
Posting Date: 09/29/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Hospital Death Reporting Requirements Related to Behavior Management Restraint and Seclusion
Memo #: 06-31
Posting Date: 09/29/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Tag 58 on Form CMS-437A
Memo #: 06-26
Posting Date: 09/14/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Exceptions to the Observation Requirement When Determining Significant Medication Errors
Memo #: 06-30
Posting Date: 09/29/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2006

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:00:00 EST

Title: Revisions to Special Responsibilities of Hospitals under EMTALA
Memo #: 06-21
Posting Date: 07/13/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2007

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:45:00 EST

Title: CLIA Additional Topics Concerning Proficiency Testing Policies
Memo #: 07-02
Posting Date: 11/17/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:33:00 EST

Title: Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Minimum Data Set (MDS) 2.0 Web-based Training (WBT)
Memo #: 07-03
Posting Date: 12/07/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:37:00 EST

Title: SA Responsibilities for 2007 Regarding Cytology PT) under CLIA and Additional Program Information
Memo #: 07-04
Posting Date: 12/07/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:42:00 EST

Title: Life Safety Code - Exit Discharge Requirements and the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES)
Memo #: 07-05
Posting Date: 12/07/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:46:00 EST

Title: Hours of Operation for Rural Health Clinics (RHC)
Memo #: 07-06
Posting Date: 12/07/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:21:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Culture Change Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answers
Memo #: 07-07
Posting Date: 12/21/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:25:00 EST

Title: Forms CMS-1856 and 1893E for Occupational Therapy Services
Memo #: 07-08
Posting Date: 12/21/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:28:00 EST

Title: Solicitation of State Survey Agency Participation in Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Implementation
Memo #: 07-09
Posting Date: 12/21/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:04:00 EST

Title: Medical Gas Storage and Usage Considerations
Memo #: 07-10
Posting Date: 01/12/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:09:00 EST

Title: Use of Alcohol-based Skin Preparations in Anesthetizing Locations
Memo #: 07-11
Posting Date: 01/12/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:11:00 EST

Title: New and Revised CLIA Policies and Procedures
Memo #: 07-12
Posting Date: 01/12/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:21:00 EST

Title: Electronic Signature Guidance in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs)
Memo #: 07-14
Posting Date: 01/26/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EST

Title: Policy Regarding Unannounced Surveys
Memo #: 09-41
Posting Date: 06/05/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:30:00 EST

Title: June 30, 2009 Healthcare Associated Infections Professional Stakeholder Meeting
Memo #: 09-42
Posting Date: 06/05/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:20:00 EST

Title: Recovery Act Ambulatory Surgical Center Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Initiative
Memo #: 09-43
Posting Date: 06/12/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:50:00 EST

Title: The Five Star Nursing Home Rating System Questions and Answers
Memo #: 09-18
Posting Date: 12/19/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:13:00 EST

Title: Use of Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds by States and Reporting of CMP Funds Returned to the State
Memo #: 09-44
Posting Date: 06/19/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:19:00 EST

Title: North Dakota and Minnesota Flooding Public Health Emergency and 1135 Waiver Termination
Memo #: 09-45
Posting Date: 06/19/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:56:00 EST

Title: Advance Copy Hospice Program Interpretive Guidance Version 1.1
Memo #: 09-19
Posting Date: 01/02/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:57:00 EST

Title: Use of Interpretive Guidance by Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
Memo #: 08-10
Posting Date: 01/18/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:58:00 EST

Title: S and C Issues Related to Liability Notices and Beneficiary Appeal Rights in Nursing Homes
Memo #: 09-20
Posting Date: 01/09/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:01:00 EST

Title: Release of Report Evaluation of the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS)
Memo #: 09-46
Posting Date: 06/24/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2007

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:16:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Provider Number Nomenclature
Memo #: 07-16
Posting Date: 03/02/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST

Title: 2009 Physician Fee Schedule Changes Affecting the Survey & Certification of Rehabilitation Programs
Memo #: 09-21
Posting Date: 01/16/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST

Title: Accreditation Option for Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Distinct Part Units
Memo #: 08-11
Posting Date: 02/08/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:22:00 EST

Title: Revisions to the Hospital Interpretive Guidelines for Infection Control
Memo #: 08-04
Posting Date: 11/21/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:22:00 EST

Title: Provider Survey & Certification Declared Public Health Emergency FAQs For All Hazards
Memo #: 08-01
Posting Date: 10/24/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:23:00 EST

Title: Requirements for Provider-based Off-campus Emergency Departments
Memo #: 08-08
Posting Date: 01/11/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST

Title: Revision of Publication 100-07, State Operations Manual (SOM) - FQHCs
Memo #: 08-29
Posting Date: 08/01/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST

Title: 2008 Physician Fee Schedule Changes Affecting Survey & Certification
Memo #: 08-30
Posting Date: 08/01/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST

Title: Revised Quality of Care Guidance at F309, including Pain Management as Part of Appendix PP SOM
Memo #: 09-22
Posting Date: 01/23/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:25:00 EST

Title: Draft Interpretive Guidance for the Survey Process of the New ESRD Conditions for Coverage
Memo #: 08-31
Posting Date: 08/08/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:52:00 EST

Title: ICFMR Clarification of Protection of Client's Rights
Memo #: 09-47
Posting Date: 07/10/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:41:00 EST

Title: State Selection of SFFs for Technical Assistance by QIOs - New 9th Scope of Work Item
Memo #: 08-32
Posting Date: 08/15/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:42:00 EST

Title: Guidance for New Home Hemodialysis Water Treatment Device
Memo #: 07-34
Posting Date: 08/24/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:43:00 EST

Title: Release of Report Study of Paid Feeding Assistant Programs
Memo #: 07-36
Posting Date: 09/14/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:02:00 EST

Title: Initial Surveys of RHCs and SNFs - Raised to Tier 3 Priority
Memo #: 08-13
Posting Date: 03/07/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2005

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:03:00 EST

Title: Revised Nursing Home Medical Director Tag and Accompanying Training Materials
Memo #: 06-05
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:07:00 EST

Title: Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Clarification
Memo #: 07-15
Posting Date: 02/16/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:07:00 EST

Title: New CLIA Loss of Accreditation (LoA) Procedures
Memo #: 07-31
Posting Date: 08/24/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2005

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:07:00 EST

Title: Location and Relocation of CAHs and Relocation of Necessary Provider CAHs
Memo #: 06-04
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:08:00 EST

Title: Clarification and Standardization of CLIA Complaint Closeouts to Complainants
Memo #: 07-32
Posting Date: 08/24/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:08:00 EST

Title: Continuation and Revision of the Components of the CLIA Educational Period Regarding QC
Memo #: 07-33
Posting Date: 08/24/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:08:00 EST

Title: Revised Interpretive Guidelines for Hospital Conditions of Participation
Memo #: 08-12
Posting Date: 02/08/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST

Title: Issuance of New Tag F373 (Paid Feeding Assistants) as Part of Appendix PP, State Operations Manual
Memo #: 07-30 (revised)
Posting Date: 08/10/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:10:00 EST

Title: Entities with One CLIA Certificate for Multiple Sites
Memo #: 09-23
Posting Date: 02/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2006

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:10:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Surveyor Guidance for Unnecessary Medications (F329) and entire Pharmacy section
Memo #: 06-29 (revised)
Posting Date: 09/15/2006
Fiscal Year: 2006

2009

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:12:00 EST

Title: Implementation of the Life Safety Code Component for the New ESRD Conditions for Coverage
Memo #: 09-24
Posting Date: 02/11/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:52:00 EST

Title: CLIA Policy on November 2009 CLIA Basic Training
Memo #: 09-48
Posting Date: N/A
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:48:00 EST

Title: Priority Order of Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) National Implementation in States
Memo #: 09-50
Posting Date: 08/07/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:50:00 EST

Title: Initial Surveys of CAH Distinct Part Units (DPUs) Changed to Tier 4 Priority Status
Memo #: 09-49
Posting Date: 08/07/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:19:00 EST

Title: Enforcement of Amended Requirements for Certain Hospital and CAH Disclosures To Patients
Memo #: 09-25
Posting Date: 02/13/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:21:00 EST

Title: Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) and the Nursing Home Survey Process
Memo #: 07-38
Posting Date: 09/28/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:21:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to Hurricane Gustav
Memo #: 08-33
Posting Date: 09/02/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:22:00 EST

Title: Medication Pass Clarification for Surveying F Tags 332 and 333 During Nursing Home Surveys
Memo #: 07-39
Posting Date: 09/28/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:22:00 EST

Title: Revisions to the Hospital Interpretive Guidelines for Informed Consent
Memo #: 07-17
Posting Date: 04/13/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:23:00 EST

Title: Permitted Gaps in Corridor Doors and Doors in Smoke Barriers
Memo #: 07-18
Posting Date: 04/20/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:23:00 EST

Title: Provision of Emergency Services - Important Requirements for Hospitals
Memo #: 07-19
Posting Date: 04/26/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Title: EMTALA Issues Related to Emergency Transport Services
Memo #: 07-20
Posting Date: 04/27/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Title: Generators in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Memo #: 07-21
Posting Date: 05/04/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Title: Federal Minimum Qualification Standards for LTC Registered QIS Surveyors
Memo #: 08-14
Posting Date: 03/21/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:30:00 EST

Title: Transplant Surveys: Guidance for Citing Condition and Standard-Level Deficiencies
Memo #: 08-17
Posting Date: 04/04/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:30:00 EST

Title: Provision of Observation Services in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Memo #: 08-16
Posting Date: 04/04/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: Drug or Alcohol Screening/Testing and CLIA Certification
Memo #: 08-35
Posting Date: 09/05/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: Compliance With State Fire and Safety Code in Lieu of Life Safety Code
Memo #: 08-34
Posting Date: 09/05/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: New Fire Safety Requirements for the Use of (ABHRs) and Installation of Battery Powered Smoke Alarms
Memo #: 07-01
Posting Date: 11/01/2006
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:32:00 EST

Title: Requirement to Provide Medicare Beneficiaries Notice of Their Rights, Including Discharge Appeal
Memo #: 07-28 (revised)
Posting Date: 07/13/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:32:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Guidance for Nursing Homes: Accidents and Supervision
Memo #: 07-25
Posting Date: 07/06/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:33:00 EST

Title: Emergency Medical Screening in Critical Access Hospitals
Memo #: 07-27
Posting Date: 07/13/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:33:00 EST

Title: Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) 2009 Final Rule Revisions to EMTALA Regulations
Memo #: 09-26
Posting Date: 03/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:34:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to Hurricane Ike
Memo #: 08-36
Posting Date: 09/12/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:35:00 EST

Title: Impact of Nursing Shortage on Hospice
Memo #: 08-37
Posting Date: 09/19/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:42:00 EST

Title: Clarification of Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Interpretive Guidelines
Memo #: 09-51
Posting Date: 08/14/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST

Title: EMTALA Requirements and Options for Hospitals in a Disaster
Memo #: 09-52
Posting Date: 08/14/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

Title: Surveying Facilities That Use Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Memo #: 09-53
Posting Date: 08/14/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revisions to Interpretive Guidance at F Tag 441, as Part of Appendix PP, SOM
Memo #: 09-54
Posting Date: 08/14/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:10:00 EST

Title: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to the New ESRD Conditions for Coverage
Memo #: 09-56
Posting Date: 09/04/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:52:00 EST

Title: Flash Sterilization Clarification - FY 2010 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Surveys
Memo #: 09-55
Posting Date: 09/04/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:18:00 EST

Title: Updated Interim Guidance Regarding the Temporary Mid-Level Staffing Waiver for RHCs
Memo #: 09-27
Posting Date: 03/13/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:19:00 EST

Title: Publication of Proposed Regulations for Gynecologic Cytology Proficiency Testing (PT) under CLIA
Memo #: 09-28
Posting Date: 03/13/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST

Title: Restraint/Seclusion Interpretive Guidelines & Updated SOM Appendix A
Memo #: 08-18
Posting Date: 04/11/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST

Title: Advance Copy ESRD Program Interpretive Guidance Version 1.1
Memo #: 09-01
Posting Date: 10/03/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2007

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EST

Title: Hospital and Laboratory Verbal Order Authentication Requirements Guidance
Memo #: 07-37
Posting Date: 09/14/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: Approval of Deeming Authority of Det Norske Veritas Healthcare, Inc. for Hospitals
Memo #: 09-02
Posting Date: 10/03/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: Revised State Operations Manual Appendix V - EMTALA
Memo #: 08-15
Posting Date: 03/21/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:31:00 EST

Title: CAHs: Distance from Other Providers and Relocation of CAHs with a Necessary Provider Designation
Memo #: 07-35
Posting Date: 09/07/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:32:00 EST

Title: Adoption of New Fire Safety Requirements for LTC, Mandatory Sprinkler Installation Requirement
Memo #: 09-04
Posting Date: 10/03/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:32:00 EST

Title: Enforcement of Section 506, MMA, Acceptance of Medicare-like Rates
Memo #: 09-03
Posting Date: 10/03/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:57:00 EST

Title: Obtaining Civil Rights Clearances for Initial Certifications and CHOWs
Memo #: 09-57
Posting Date: 09/11/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Title: Advance Copy - Hospice State Operations Manual (SOM) Sections 2080-2089
Memo #: 09-58
Posting Date: 09/18/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to North Dakota and Minnesota Flooding
Memo #: 09-30
Posting Date: 03/27/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EST

Title: FDA Warning to Nursing Homes Regarding Recalled Food Products Containing Peanuts
Memo #: 09-29
Posting Date: 03/27/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:37:00 EST

Title: Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program Survey Scoring Methodology
Memo #: 09-05
Posting Date: 10/10/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:00 EST

Title: Advance Copy - Organ Transplant Program State Operations Manual (SOM) and Survey Protocol
Memo #: 09-09
Posting Date: 10/24/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:00 EST

Title: Accreditation and its Impact on Various Survey and Certification Scenarios
Memo #: 09-08
Posting Date: 10/17/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:00 EST

Title: New Web Feature: Laboratories Demographic Look-Up
Memo #: 09-07
Posting Date: 10/17/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:00 EST

Title: Revised CLIA Policy on Quality Control for Commercially Available Microbial Identification Systems
Memo #: 09-06
Posting Date: 10/17/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:42:00 EST

Title: Initial Surveys for New Medicare Providers
Memo #: 08-03
Posting Date: 11/05/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:42:00 EST

Title: Standing Orders in Hospitals Revisions to SandC Memoranda
Memo #: 09-10
Posting Date: 10/24/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:51:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revisions to Interpretive Guidance at Several Tags, as Part of Appendix PP, SOM
Memo #: 09-31
Posting Date: 04/10/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:34:00 EST

Title: Expansion of Moratorium Exception on Classification of Long Term Care Hospitals or Satellites
Memo #: 09-32
Posting Date: 04/17/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2010

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:43:00 EST

Title: State Survey Agency Treatment of Subpoenas Duces Tecum for Federal and Joint Federal/State Documents
Memo #: 10-01-ALL
Posting Date: 10/02/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2010

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:29:00 EST

Title: H1N1 Flu Vaccinations or Other Emergency Activities
Memo #: 10-02-ALL
Posting Date: 10/16/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:28:00 EST

Title: Updated Brochure Describing the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS)
Memo #: 08-21
Posting Date: 05/16/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:28:00 EST

Title: Alert: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Heparin Recall For All Provider Types
Memo #: 08-19
Posting Date: 05/09/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:29:00 EST

Title: Release of Report - Freedom from Unnecessary Physical Restraints: Two Decades of National Progress
Memo #: 09-11
Posting Date: 11/07/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:29:00 EST

Title: Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Memo #: 08-20
Posting Date: 05/16/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:29:00 EST

Title: SOM Chapter 5 Update - Release of Person-Identifiable Data Related to Restraint/Seclusion Deaths
Memo #: 09-12
Posting Date: 11/07/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST

Title: National Special Focus Facility Program Improvements for Nursing Facilities, Notice Requirements
Memo #: 08-02 (revised 12/7/07)
Posting Date: 11/02/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST

Title: Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM) Exhibits
Memo #: 08-06
Posting Date: 12/07/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:31:00 EST

Title: EMTALA On-Call Requirements and Remote Consultation Utilizing Telecommunications Media
Memo #: 07-23
Posting Date: 06/22/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:31:00 EST

Title: Clarification of 'Physical Restraints' as Applied to the Requirements for LTC Facilities
Memo #: 07-22
Posting Date: 06/22/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:31:00 EST

Title: Utilization Review Condition of Participation for Hospitals
Memo #: 07-24
Posting Date: 07/22/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:32:00 EST

Title: Release of Form CMS-2567 (Statement of Deficiencies) by State Survey Agencies (SAs)
Memo #: 09-34
Posting Date: 04/30/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:32:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to Swine Flu Outbreak
Memo #: 09-33
Posting Date: 04/28/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Title: H1N1 Flu State Survey Agency Guidance and Provider Tracking Tools
Memo #: 09-36
Posting Date: 05/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Title: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) -- Impact of A/H1N1 Swine Flu on CLIA Operations
Memo #: 09-35
Posting Date: 05/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:34:00 EST

Title: Enforcement of Requirements for Certain Hospital and CAH Disclosures to Patients
Memo #: 08-07
Posting Date: 12/14/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:35:00 EST

Title: Waiver of EMTALA Sanctions in Hospitals Located in Areas Covered by a Public Health Emergency
Memo #: 08-05 (revised)
Posting Date: 12/07/2007
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:00 EST

Title: Canopy and Overhang Sprinkler Requirements and the Use of the Fire Safety Evaluation System
Memo #: 07-29
Posting Date: 07/13/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:00 EST

Title: Communication between State Survey Agencies and State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Memo #: 07-26
Posting Date: 07/06/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:00 EST

Title: SOM Chapter 5/Release of Person-Identifiable Data Related to Restraint/Seclusion Deaths to PA and As
Memo #: 08-23
Posting Date: 05/30/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:38:00 EST

Title: Signature Stamps for Home Health Agencies and Hospices
Memo #: 08-22
Posting Date: 05/30/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Title: Moratorium on Classification of Long-Term Care Hospitals
Memo #: 08-26
Posting Date: 06/13/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Title: Advance Copy - Organ Transplant Program Interpretive Guidelines
Memo #: 08-25
Posting Date: 06/13/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2010

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:57:00 EST

Title: Approval of State and National Certification Programs for Dialysis Technicians Under New ESRD CFCs
Memo #: 10-03-ESRD
Posting Date: 10/30/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2010

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:14:00 EST

Title: Waiver to Allow Hospitals to Use the NFPA 6-Year Damper Testing Interval
Memo #: 10-04-LSC
Posting Date: 10/30/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

Title: Interim Guidance Regarding the Survey and Certification of RHCs and FQHCs
Memo #: 09-14
Posting Date: 11/21/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

Title: Waivers and Phase-In Time Extensions for the Implementation of the New ESRD Conditions for Coverage
Memo #: 09-13
Posting Date: 11/21/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST

Title: Launching of Five Star Rating System on the Nursing Home Compare Website
Memo #: 09-17
Posting Date: 12/05/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST

Title: State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix L, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) Comprehensive Revision
Memo #: 09-37
Posting Date: 05/15/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST

Title: Additional Revision of SOM - Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Memo #: 09-16
Posting Date: 11/26/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST

Title: New CAH requirements under 42 CFR 485.610(e) related to CAH Co-location and provider-based locations
Memo #: 09-15
Posting Date: 11/21/2008
Fiscal Year: 2009

2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:00 EST

Title: One-Time Cash Benefit to Nursing Home Residents
Memo #: 09-38
Posting Date: 05/15/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:00 EST

Title: EMTALA Regulation Changes and H1N1 Pandemic Flu and EMTALA Waivers
Memo #: 10-05-EMTALA
Posting Date: 10/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:00 EST

Title: Presidential Emergency Declaration and HHS Section 1135 Waiver Authorization
Memo #: 10-06-ALL
Posting Date: 11/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:00 EST

Title: Consolidation of Personnel Policies for Individuals Directing or Performing Non-waived Tests
Memo #: 10-07-CLIA
Posting Date: 11/06/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010

2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:48:00 EST

Title: One-time Cash Benefit to ICF/MR Clients
Memo #: 09-40
Posting Date: 05/29/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2008

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:48:00 EST

Title: Survey and Certification Issues Related to Iowa and Indiana Flooding Disasters
Memo #: 08-27
Posting Date: 06/17/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2005

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:49:00 EST

Title: Nursing Homes - Citations of Past Noncompliance, Revised Guidance
Memo #: 06-01
Posting Date: 10/20/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EST

Title: The Use of Foreign Acquired Drugs in Long-Term Care Facilities
Memo #: 06-06
Posting Date: 11/14/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:58:00 EST

Title: FYI - Release of Brochure Describing the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Demonstration Project
Memo #: 06-02
Posting Date: 10/20/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Immunization Requirement
Memo #: 06-03
Posting Date: 11/17/2005
Fiscal Year: 2005

2005

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Title: SA Responsibilities for 2006 Regarding Gynecologic Cytology (PT) under CLIA - Update
Memo #: 06-07
Posting Date: 01/23/2006
Fiscal Year: 2005

2008

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

Title: Surveying Facilities that Receive Food Prepared by Off-Site Kitchens
Memo #: 08-09
Posting Date: 01/11/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2007

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

Title: Publication of the Hospital CoPs: Requirements for H and P; Authentication of Verbal Orders; etc.
Memo #: 07-13 (revised)
Posting Date: 01/26/2007
Fiscal Year: 2007

2008

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

Title: Issuance of Revised Nutrition and Sanitary Conditions as Part of Appendix PP, SOM
Memo #: 08-28
Posting Date: 06/20/2008
Fiscal Year: 2008

2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST

Title: Nursing Home Requirements for Food Procurement, Self Determination, and Participation
Memo #: 09-39
Posting Date: 05/29/2009
Fiscal Year: 2009

2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 EST

Title: Phasing Implementation of Life Safety Code Surveys in ESRD Facilities for CY 2010
Memo #: 10-08-ESRD
Posting Date: 11/20/2009
Fiscal Year: 2010