-
Thursday June 20, 2013
S&C: 13-34-ALL Memo
Release of Training Materials:The Survey and Certification
Group (SCG) is providing the third and final training program on
the care of persons with dementia and unnecessary antipsychotic
medication use. The first two programs were made available in
January 2013; the third program will be released after May 31,
2013.
Program Content and Design:The third program is a
video-streaming that discusses how to cite severity. The first
program provides survey basics related to care of persons with
dementia and unnecessary medications. The second program is an
interactive self-study with video clips that walks through portions
of an actual nursing home survey. • Target Audience: These three
programs are mandatory for all State and Regional Office surveyors
and optional for other interested personnel. Surveyors have until
August 31, 2013 to view the final training. The deadline to view
the first two programs was April 30, 2013.
