PALTtalk with Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda | Staying Survey-Ready: A Medical Director’s Guide to Implementing CMS Updates

Host Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, is joined by Dr. Victoria Walker, MD, CMD, FAAFP, Carolyn Kazdan, MHSA, NHA, BCPA, and Dr. David Siskind, MD, CMD, to discuss the latest CMS surveyor guidance and what it means for medical directors in post-acute and long-term care. They break down key changes, including increased expectations around QAPI, facility assessments, and psychotropic medication oversight, and share practical strategies to stay prepared and support quality resident care.

Note: At the time of this recording, the revised CMS long-term care surveyor guidance was set to take effect on March 24, 2025. However, CMS has since revised the implementation date to April 28, 2025, to allow additional time for training. Be sure to check CMS for the latest updates.

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guest(s): Carolyn A. Kazdan, MHSA, NHA, BCPA; David H. Siskind, MD, CMD; Victoria Walker, MD, CMD, FAAFP

Resources:
Your Role as Medical Director in the Survey Process: Tips for Leading the Team (PALTmed)

Date Recorded: February 24, 2025

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