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Laguna Honda officials outline steps toward CMS recertification as discharge planning continues
Summary
Laguna Honda's interim CEO told the San Francisco Health Commission the nursing facility has filled key leadership posts, piloted a "consistent care at the bedside" program and reduced regulatory findings since a December survey, but said the hospital awaits the formal CMS written report before filing for recertification; some public commenters warned the facility remains at risk of closure before Sept. 19.
Laguna Honda's interim leadership told the San Francisco Health Commission on June 20 that the hospital is moving toward resubmission for a CMS recertification survey this summer after months of targeted staffing and process changes.
Roland Pickens, acting CEO for Laguna Honda, announced the selection of Sandra Simon as the facility's nursing home administrator and CEO, effective June 26, and said Greg Chase has been hired as director of facilities and engineering. Pickens said the department is still recruiting for director-of-nursing and medical director roles and expects remaining conditional offers to be finalized after background checks.
Pickens told commissioners that in November CMS terminated Laguna Honda's participation in the Medicare/Medicaid program and that a settlement agreement paused transfers to other skilled nursing facilities while allowing continued reimbursement. He said CMS directed the department to resume discharges only for…
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