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 Regulatory Briefing: Updates on Immediate Jeopardy, Survey Process, and Enforcement 

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.

Date and Time

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

 New CMS Guidance: Preventing Immediate Jeopardy

New CMS guidance introduces more defined expectations for how Immediate Jeopardy is identified, investigated, and removed, placing increased pressure on nursing home leadership to demonstrate strong systems, clear documentation, and sustained compliance.

This advanced session moves beyond the regulatory overview to focus on how Immediate Jeopardy develops in real-world settings and what facilities must do differently under the updated guidance. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and case-based scenarios, participants will gain practical strategies to identify risk early, strengthen oversight, and prevent escalation to Immediate Jeopardy.

Date and Time

Tuesday, May 5, 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT

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