REVISED: Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to protecting nursing home residents in the poorest performing nursing homes and holding these facilities accountable. To that end, CMS is strengthening the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program by making the following revisions to QSO-23-01:

• SFF Selection Criteria: CMS is revising the focus area for selection to emphasize the prevalence of falls among the resident population when considering facilities for SFF selection. In addition to health inspection scores, State Agencies may consider facility falls staffing data when selecting new SFFs.
• Further, oversight will be strengthened by reducing survey predictability.

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NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15