Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Paula G. Sanders, JD: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
This session will provide a deep dive into the new CMS RoP Guidance that dramatically expands exposure for abuse, neglect and exploitation citations. We will explore new definitions and interpretations and discuss steps centers should consider to improve survey outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Articulate how CMS distinguishes between abuse and neglect.
Develop training examples to use with staff to explain the “reasonable person” standard.
Evaluate events to determine the who, what, why and when of reporting requirements.