Tech_Eval_Criteria_NH_Enf_2017.docx

Technical Evaluation Criteria Nursing Home Enforcement Consultant

· Expertise, knowledge and experience with the Survey and Certification survey and enforcement processes, regulations, interpretive guidelines and surveyor training courses for nursing homes. The level of experience should be ascertainable and/or demonstrated in the review of proposals highlighting the bidder’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

· In-depth expertise in CMS enforcement policies and procedures, CMS Central Office, Regional Office and State agency structure, policies and practices, the Traditional and QIS Survey Processes, and expert knowledge of regulatory issues surrounding resident centered practices.

· Current knowledge of the Division of Nursing Homes initiatives.

· Superior analytical, writing skills and presentation experience. Demonstrated experience as a presenter on nursing home enforcement policies and procedures.

· Expert knowledge in the development, review, and revision of LTC interpretive guidelines, CMS policies for nursing homes, and the State Operations Manual, Chapters 1-7, and Appendices P and PP.

· Demonstrated ability to achieve delivery of comprehensive, written products within tight time frames.

· Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software as deliverables require.