CMS Revises Special Focus Facility Program: Fall Prevalence Now a Key Selection Criterion
Posted on February 19, 2026 by Kari Everson
On January 28, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued Quality, Safety, and Oversight memo QSO-26-01, revising the criteria used to select nursing homes for the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program. This update carries meaningful implications for all member facilities, and we want to make sure you understand what changed and what steps you should be taking now.
CMS Revises Special Focus Facility Program: Fall Prevalence Now a Key Selection Criterion
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