LeadingAge and the LeadingAge state affiliates (including LeadingAge Ohio) are working in conjunction with Pathway Health to provide tools to help members navigate through the Requirements of Participation for Phase I of the new Mega Rule.
The policies and tools, which will be available from the LeadingAge Ohio member/subscriber restricted website, have been designed for national distribution and comply with the CMS Mega Rule. By February 17, LeadingAge Ohio will begin posting updates to these tools and resources that are Ohio-specific and incorporate language consistent with Ohio rules, regulations, and requirements.
The first of these tools, relating to Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation of Property, are now available on the LeadingAge Ohio website under the Member Resources tab under Regulatory. The tools now available include:
Other national tools that will be posted to the website over the next few weeks will include:
483.10 Resident Rights
483.15 Admissions, Transfers and Discharge Rights
483.20 Resident Assessment
483.21 Comprehensive Resident Centered Care Plans
483.25 Quality of Care and Quality of Life
483.35 Nursing Services
483.45 Pharmacy Services
483.55 Dental Services
483.60 Food and Nutrition
483.90 Physical Environment
Again, Ohio-specific versions of these tools (as appropriate) will be posted to the website beginning February 17, 2017. Additional resources related to the Mega Rule are available on the LeadingAge Ohio website, under the Member Resources/Toolkits Tab.