New survey roll-out for NH

DSHS/ADSA has updated us with the schedule for roll-out of the new nursing home survey process:

Regions 1, 3 and 5 have trained their licensing staff and are using it;
In February, Yakima licensors will undergo training and roll out to survey will follow;
Then, a slight break in the licensor training to allow for computer software updates from CMS et al.;
Region 6 will likely begin training in late June & July, with Region 4 coming along Sept. through Nov. Sub-regions A & B will see different training schedules due to the volume of staff.