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CMS Releases released an updated Technical User’s Guide to the Nursing Home Five-Star system
- By: Danielle Watford
- On: 07/13/2022 14:03:07
- In: Quality/Regulatory
A total of six staffing measures will determine Staffing star ratings. CMS is adding the following four measures to the two already in use (total nursing and RN nursing hours per resident day [HPRD]):
- Total nursing (RN, LPN/LVN, CNA/aide) HPRD on the weekend
- Total nursing turnover
- RN Turnover
- Administrator Turnover
In addition to changing the Staffing star calculation, CMS is altering how the staffing star rating will impact a facility's Overall Five-Star rating. Effective in July 2022, only facilities with a five star Staffing rating will gain a star in their Overall rating. Previously, four and five star Staffing facilities could receive this increase. Facilities will still lose an Overall star if their Staffing rating is one star.
AHCA/NCAL members can view their historical performance on all six of the staffing measures on LTC Trend Tracker right now. Additionally, providers should soon be able to access their Five-Star rating preview reports in the CASPER QIES system to see their rating with the latest data before the July 2022 refresh occurs at the end of the month.
Staff Contact: dwatford@mehca.org