Priorities:
Stressed was the importance of moving forward with having an Infection Preventionists identified on staff and to have them take CMS’ training. The #1 citation remains infection control (hand washing – “Alcohol based hand rubs are the preferred method”)
Phase 3 Requirements of Participation include:
- Compliance and Ethics Program
- Physical Environment
- Dietary
- QAPI
- Person Centered Care Planning/ Trauma Informed Care
- Infection Preventionist
- Training Requirements for Staff Competencies
Let’s Get to the Point:
While there are calls out to CMS for delays on the Enforcement of all Phase 3 requirements, CMS has not provided clarification on how compliance will be assessed, and we stand at 11/28/19 with Phase 3 facing us. Hoping this checklist helps provide clarity.
