CMS shifts have added regulatory pressure to staffing urgency. Take a new approach. By Rishabh Parmar It is no secret that staffing shortages have consistently plagued skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), impacting patient care and staff satisfaction. But recent changes in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance have put additional pressure on leaders to solve this crisis. CMS recently updated its Five-Star quality rating system, adding measures for staff turnover and weekend staffing levels. Five-Star quality ratings not only impact insurance reimbursements but inform facility selection by consumers, families …
