Q: How important is it to check the QAPI and QAA guidance updates in the State Operations Manual? A: If you haven’t checked it lately, now is a good time to look. Refer to text in RED indicating ...
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 ...
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 ...