The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule (press release, fact sheet). What it is. The final rule outlines minimum staffing requirements for Medicare and Medicaid-certified LTCs. Why it’s important for you. CMS finalizes a total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD),… (Colocho, April 22, 2024) #Care Coordination, #Costs, #Health Equity, #Long-Term Care, #Skilled Nursing Facilities, #Transparency, #Workforce