Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 11:00am CT / 12:00pm ET

CMS has released QSO-26-03-NH with critical revisions to surveyor guidance that directly impact how Immediate Jeopardy is identified and removed, how surveys and revisits are conducted, and how enforcement actions are applied. These changes signal a more structured approach to survey processes, with clearer expectations for documentation, investigation, and compliance timelines.

In this focused 30-minute briefing, Amanda Odom, a seasoned long-term care leader with deep experience in survey readiness and operations, joins Linzie Bugg, RN, BSN, SMQT, a former multi-state surveyor, to break down what these updates mean in practice. Together, they translate regulatory language into real-world implications, highlighting where facilities may be at greater risk and what Administrators and Directors of Nursing should prioritize now to stay prepared.