New Appendix PP Updates to LTC Surveyor Guidance Now Effective
(April 28, 2025) The revisions to the Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities in Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual are now effective, having been implemented on April 28th. LeadingAge National has created quick reference guides for an overview of changes in four key areas: Admissions Policy, Assessment and Diagnosis, Transfer and Discharge, and Unnecessary Medications. These guides highlight the main takeaways for each topic, impacted F-tags, relevant Critical Element Pathways, tips for what providers can do to work toward compliance, and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions from LeadingAge members. The resources are available on the Requirements of Participation (RoP) Tools and Resources page on the LeadingAge National website.
LeadingAge NY has also created a quick reference guide that includes links to in-depth Intelligence articles, as well as valuable educational materials and quick access to updated Critical Element Pathways.
Contact: Carrie Mosley, cmosley@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 ext. 147