CMS Updates Several iQIES Survey & Certification FAQs/Q&As CMS; Survey and Certification Published:December 16, 2025 Amy Miller Rollup Image Page ContentThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted updates to the following frequently asked questions/question and answer documents about survey and certification processes in iQIES. Updated documents include: Nursing Homes Post-Launch Providers, Intakes, and Enforcement FAQ Nursing Homes Providers - Question and Answers Nursing Homes Intakes - Question and Answers Nursing Homes Enforcements - Question and Answers Nursing Homes ePOC - Question and Answers FAQs: Nursing Home Launch All iQIES user manuals, FAQs, and Q&A documents related to survey and certification, CLIA and ePOC are available on the QTSO website. Questions about these documents may be sent to iqies@cms.hhs.gov or regulatory@ahca.org. Related Blogs CMS Posts New Resource for the Data Validation Process for the SNF MDS Assessment-Based Measures 1.6.2026 First Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Deadline of the Year Coming Up 1.6.2026 CMS Introduces MAHA ELEVATE Model to Address Chronic Disease through Whole-Person Care 1.6.2026