McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 28, 2026: ” In 2026, our work continues to foster this pipeline of passionate, skilled professionals into our centers to provide the high-quality care our residents expect and deserve.”
Month: January 2026
CMS SHIFTING SPECIAL FOCUS SELECTION TO EMPHASIZE FALLS OVER STAFFING
McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 28, 2026: CMS officials said they were asking states to begin considering falls — in addition to survey scores — partly in response to watchdog calls for better scrutiny of falls prevention and reporting.
CMS REDUCES SURVEY EXPECTATIONS TO ACCOUNT FOR GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 15, 2026: “CMS is adjusting the evaluation of several FY26 SPSS measures in recognition of the Federal government shutdown that occurred from Oct. 1, 2025, through November 12, 2025…”
NURSING HOMES FACE MURKY COMPLIANCE LANDSCAPE IN 2026
Skilled Nursing News, Jan. 13, 2026: …operators are also calling for clearer guidance on 5-Claim Probe audits from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), demanding more consistency in surveys and a more detailed direction on new quality measures that took effect Jan. 1.