D-3: NJ Department of Health (DOH) Update

NAB – 1 Credit Hour  | Wednesday, June 5th. 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Session Description:

Join the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) for a discussion of updated and new developments related to survey requirements, CMS policies and other regulatory matters in what is an ever-changing and challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:

Identify developments related to survey requirements.

Discuss updates to CMS policies.

Recall examples of top deficiencies cited.

Speakers:

Stefanie Mozgai, Assistant Commissioner, Certificate of Need and Licensing – New Jersey Department of Health

Stefanie Mozgai BA, RA, CPM, is the Assistant Commissioner of Certificate of Need and Licensing at the Department of Health where she maintains oversight and accountability of the licensing process of all state licensed healthcare facilities to ensure access to services and that those services meet the licensing standards. She also oversees the Office of Program Compliance which is responsible for the administration of both State enforcement and Federal penalties issued on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Pamela LeBak, Assistant Commissioner, Health Facility Survey and Field Operations – New Jersey Department of Health

Pamela Lebak is the Assistant Commissioner of the Health Facilities Survey and Field Operations division within the New Jersey Department of Health. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the division. Pamela ensures survey inspections are conducted at various health facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living residences, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, home health agencies, physical therapy providers, and portable x-ray suppliers. She also has oversight of the complaints programs who investigate and resolves complaints regarding health care facilities and ensures compliance with state licensure and federal Medicare/Medicaid certification regulations and CMS requirements of participation.