CMS Releases Revised Medical Director F-Tag
Acknowledging that the long term care continuum has undergone
fundamental changes in demographics, case-mix, and care settings, CMS
recently released its final proposed revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Medical Director F-tag (501).
"Within this continuum much of the population has become
increasingly frail and medically complex, requiring a greater degree
and intensity of medical care," claimed CMS in an introduction to the
SOM document, adding, "Others in the population have increasingly
complex needs for psychosocial and mental health support in addition to
basic medical care."
The proposed revisions include a new definition of the medical
director; delineation of the medical director's role in resident care
policies and procedures; monitoring the provision of resident care;
coordination of medical care; clinical guidance; and the survey process.
The final revisions are expected to be published this year. Watch www.amda.com for updates.
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