Physician Delegation of Tasks in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a survey and certification (S&C) letter clarifying the regulatory differences concerning physician delegation of tasks to non-physician practitioners (NPPs including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists) in SNFs and NFs. The distinction in policies between these two settings (SNFs & NFs) is based in federal statute and regulation.