Inconsistent interpretation of federal regulations at the state level, and surveyor subjectivity are gray areas that will ...

Q: How can I involve staff in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program? A:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services form CMS-20058, QAPI and QAA Pathway, which surveyors use ...

Quality has been a longtime focus in nursing home care, but the effectiveness of quality-focused initiatives is often questioned. The purpose of adding performance improvement to existing quality ...

Noncompliance at deficiency tag F865 will be cited if surveyors find that a facility has not implemented and/or maintained a comprehensive QAPI program that addresses all the care and unique services ...