The 2008 edition contains the CMS information current as of September 2008. The new format matches the LTC Survey: use of green paper for the W-tags so you can find them easily, a new 3-column format, and red type to show the latest CMS changes. It has larger type, different type sizes, indentation, spaces, and bold and italic type throughout. Tables of contents and pagination have been created for Appendix J (introduction and W-tags) and Appendix Q (Immediate Jeopardy). Contents:Section I: Medicare and Medicaid Requirements for ICFs/MR (regulations)Section II: Survey Protocol (the outcome-oriented survey process)Section III: ICF/MR Survey Report Forms (3070G, H, and I)Section IV: Investigative Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines (Appendix J, parts I and II; Guide to Fundamental Tags; Appendix Q; Summary of Surveyor Training on Abuse and Neglect)Section V: Sanctions (SOM Chapter 3, Additional Program Activities)
