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Quality, Safety & Oversight-Guidance to Laws & Regulations - Nursing Homes. Find consolidated requirements for long term care facilities to participate in Medicare and Medicaid, including survey protocols and information on the Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP). SNF Quality Reporting Program.
Proper nursing home care requires a partnership involving Federal, State, and local entities, the provider community, residents, and their families. To protect residents, OIG continually assesses nursing home performance and oversight, monitors the impact of program changes, and uses our enforcement tools to address misconduct.
Under federal laws, nursing homes must provide the following: • Nutritional support. • Medication management. • Social services. • Nursing care. • Recovery and therapy assistance. • Regular evaluations for every resident. • Care plans for each resident. • A dedicated social worker for facilities with over 120 beds.
Nursing Homes. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. Nursing home surveys are conducted in accordance with survey protocols and Federal requirements to determine whether a citation of non-compliance appropriate.
The citations for the hospital and ambulatory care regulations are: N.J.A.C. 8:33 - Certificate of Need, Application and Review Process. N.J.A.C. 8:33C - Certificate of Need and Licensure: Regionalized Perinatal Services and Maternal and Child Health Consortia.
Nursing homes would need to provide residents with a minimum of 0.55 hours of care from a registered nurse per resident per day, and 2.45 hours of care from a nurse aide per resident per day, exceeding existing standards in nearly all states.
· Updated: June 14, 2024. COVID-19 exposed many vulnerabilities in assisted living and nursing homes, causing some seniors to reconsider moving in. This guide explores the federal and state regulations in place for these communities, especially regarding cost, health and safety.