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As we start off 2025, it is important to review any changes that will take place with regards to CMS surveys and other regulatory updates. The CMS has updated the survey guidance and revised the State Operations Manual that will be effective as of February 24, 2025. Surveyors will begin using the new guidance for all surveys as of the above effective date. The goal is to streamline the survey process and eliminate overlapping citations. The following are some of the guidances that have been revised. Your team should review and ensure that changes in your processes have been made to maintain compliance with new standards.

One of the most common disease states in Long Term Care is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. We always focus on obtaining glycemic control for these patients. However, often we forget that some of the most common classes of medications used to treat other disease states in diabetic patients, can disrupt the glucose levels. This may require extra monitoring of glucose levels or an adjustment of diabetic medications. Below are five commonly-used medication classes that should be reviewed when prescribing for your diabetic resident: