CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process

CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process 
McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Kimberly Marselas; 4/4/24 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday revealed initial information about a potential “Risk-Based Survey” option that could be available to some of the nation’s best performing nursing homes. ... CMS said in an update to its nursing home provider enrollment page Wednesday that it is working with states to test this process over the next several months. ... CMS said the proposed risk-based survey, or RBS, approach would allow “consistently higher-quality facilities” to receive a more focused survey, while still ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.