The CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program has long been a key initiative aimed at improving compliance and quality of care in the nation’s lowest-performing nursing homes. Recent updates outlined in memo QSO-23-01-NH introduce significant changes to how facilities are selected for the program, shifting the focus from staffing levels to fall prevalence. These revisions may have important implications for survey readiness, quality measures, and resident safety. Read this month’s Compliance Cue for a closer look at what’s changing and how your facility can prepare.