LTC Connections February 18, 2026

Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program

CMS has amended a previously released memo from 2022 to inform State Agencies to consider a facility’s prevalence of falls when selecting SFFs from the SFF candidate list. Read the full Dear Administrator letter now.

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February 18, 2026

Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) – Grant Opportunity
Attention: WHCA Members – Suspension Policy
Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
State Operations Manual Updates Affect Nursing Home Surveys
Maintenance Director Training Expanded in ahcancalED
COVID-19 Testing Considerations for Admissions/Move-ins From Hospitals
Staying Warm Safely: Guidance on Space Heater Use in Long Term Care Communities

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