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LeadingAge Iowa is a statewide membership organization of non-profit providers of aging services and supports and the champion for advancement and innovation in aging services. Our mission is to be the voice, support and connector for non-profit members and the people they serve. Our membership is diverse, representing the spectrum of non-profit long-term support and service providers including skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, PACE, home health, adult day, respite, hospice and home delivered meals. Our members serve over 25,000 older adults in Iowa each day. CMS Revises Several Regulations in Appendix PP The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released a Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSO) Memo on November 18, 2024. QSO-25-07-NH incorporates revised Appendix PP regulations including Admission, Transfer & Discharge, Chemical Restraints/Unnecessary Psychotropic Medication, Resident Assessment, Quality of Life and Quality of Care, Administration, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Prevention and Control, and other areas including clarifications and technical corrections have also been made throughout Appendix PP. The memo lists an effective date of February 24, 2025, and surveyor resources will be finalized and released on that date as well. Advanced copies are currently available and included in the memo. The revised guidance is outlined below. Read MoreLeadingAge Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa Announce Plans to Merge LeadingAge Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa have announced plans to merge. The merger is expected to become effective November 1, 2024, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the final agreement. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, aimed at enhancing their ability to serve and support the individuals and organizations who serve older adults in the states of Illinois and Iowa. Each association provides advocacy, education, and resources for aging services providers covering the full continuum of care. LeadingAge Illinois is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, serving members across the entire state of Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa, based in Urbandale, Iowa, serves providers across Iowa. Both organizations provide regulatory support, government relations, education, resource development, research findings, and more. Read More |
