CMS Survey & Certification Memorandum 13-34-ALL – Mandatory Surveyor Training on Care of Persons with Dementia

CMS released S&C: 13-34-ALL that provides information about the third and final training video in the three-part series of mandatory surveyor trainings CMS has prepared on this topic.  The first two modules of the training program were released earlier this year. This third installment of the training addresses how to cite severity level and other aspects of deficiency citations in more detail, based on the new guidance at F309, Care of Residents with Dementia, and revised guidance at F329 referenced in S&C: 13-35-NH.  This training module is 35 minutes in length and will be available after May 31.  The memorandum provides instructions for accessing this content.

To access the memorandum, go to http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Downloads/Survey-and-Cert-Letter-13-34.pdf.