Understanding the Medicare Survey Process and the Special Focus Facility (“SFF”) Initiative
By Attorney, Jeffrey J. DowneyA consumer advocate representing victims of elder neglect in VirginiaMaryland and Washington DC. Free consultations available.Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com This article explains the survey process for nursing homes and a new initiative by Medicare created to place poorly performing nursing homes under increased scrutiny. In February 2014, the Office of Inspector … Read more →