This Bulletin outlines the procedures nursing facilities must follow when requesting an Independent Informal Resolution (IIDR) review for deficiencies that lead to the imposition of civil money penalties by CMS.

This Bulletin provides notice of the Division of Nursing Care Facility’s revised guidance for required reportable events.

This Bulletin provides information regarding the Division of Nursing Care Facility’s plan to support nursing facilities in their efforts to decrease the antipsychotic drug use in Pennsylvania nursing facilities.

This Bulletin provides guidance to nursing facilities regarding referrals to the Department of State.

This Bulletin outlines the State Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) process provided for in Act 128 of 2011.

This Bulletin provides notice of the Division of Nursing Care Facilities’ revision of “facility Report of Investigation of Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property” by any individual used by the facility to provide services to the resident.

This Bulletin provides information to assist providers in interpreting the federal regulations as they relate to Nurse Aide Registry.

This Bulletin clarifies training requirements regarding Companion/Sitters providing services to residents in long-term care nursing facilities.

This Bulletin clarifies the Department’s position regarding the disposition of resident medications.

This Bulletin addresses exceptions to the licensure requirements for long-term care nursing facilities.

This Bulletin provides information regarding the Department’s position on the taping of exit conference discussions.

This Bulletin outlines the procedures nursing facilities must follow when exercising the option to dispute a survey finding through the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process.

This Bulletin provides information regarding 42 CFR §483.10(c)(7); assurance of financial security to nursing facilities in Pennsylvania.

This Bulletin provides information regarding the provision of access of records to Department surveyors.