New CMS Nursing Home Guidance
As of March 24, 2025 CMS has revised their guidance to skilled nursing homes regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation/CPR. Nursing homes will now be required to provide properly trained personnel in CPR 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CMS states, “Facilities must have systems in place supported by policies and procedures to ensure there are an adequate number of staff present at all times who are properly trained and/or certified in CPR for Healthcare Providers to be able to provide CPR until emergency medical services arrive.”
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We offer courses with both online self-paced portions and in-person skills training that comply and exceed CMS regulations
“Staff must maintain current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers through a CPR provider whose training includes a hands-on session either in a physical or virtual instructor-led setting in accordance with accepted national standards. For concerns related to CPR certification that meets accepted professional standards the survey team should consider §483.21(b)(3)(ii), Services Provided by Qualified Persons, F659 and/or §483.70(b) Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and Professional Standards. F836.”
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New England Heart Rate is here to train and help skilled nursing facilities become and remain compliant in CPR and avoid F678 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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