State Licensing Consultative Section (SLCS)

The State Licensing Consultative Section (SLCS) helps to support education and provide non-punitive consultation, guidance, and recommendations to nursing homes in the state of Michigan. The goal of these consultations is to improve resident care and facility regulatory compliance through on-site, educational, and collaborative consultations. Nursing homes are encouraged to seek additional consultations, resources, and guidance as needed.  

Consultations - Information & Resources

Quick Links

1. BCHS  Community and Health Systems (michigan.gov)
2. Nurse Aides & Medication Aides Nurse and Medication Aide Certification
3. Public Health Code  Michigan Legislature - 368-1978-17
4. State Administrative Rules (Licensing Health Facilities or Agencies R 325.45101 – 325.45385) ARS Public - MI Admin Code for Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Bureau of Community and Health Systems (state.mi.us)
5. Bureau of Survey & Certification (BSC) Survey & Certification (michigan.gov)
6. CMS  Nursing Home Resource Center | CMS
7. CMS SOM - Appendix PP (cms.gov)
8. CMS Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual | CMS
9. CMS Policy & Memos to State and CMS Locations | CMS
10. MDHHS  Communicable Disease Information and Resources
11. MDHHS Infection Prevention

Hot Topics

Infection Prevention: Post Pandemic

1. Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit for Nursing Homes | LTCFs | CDC
2. Healthcare-Associated Infections
3. LTC Viral Outbreak Guidance

2025 – Top 10 Citations in Michigan

BSC-2025-Federal-Certification-of-Nursing-Homes-Report.pdf

Upcoming Events

1. Joint Provider Surveyor Training (JPST)  Joint Provider Surveyor Training Information
2. Bureau of Survey and Certification - Survey & Certification (michigan.gov) (Sign up for announcements and alerts)
3. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services (govdelivery.com) (Sign up for announcements and alerts)
4. Superior Health Quality Alliance - Upcoming Events – Superior Health Quality Alliance
5. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) - Upcoming Events - APIC

Questions & Suggestions

Have questions, need help setting up a consultation, or would like to make a suggestion for a future SLCS visit?  Please reach out using the email address below and we’ll respond to your message as soon as possible.

LARA-BCHS-SLCS@michigan.gov

Disclaimer: Consultative services, including presentations and information, provided by the State Licensing Consultative Section (SLCS) is pursuant to The Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, specifically MCL 333.20151 and MCL 333.21744. The focus of these services does not replace or supersede any specific state licensure or federal certification regulation, inspection, investigation, or enforcement. SLCS will provide education and resources to aid in compliance with the Public Health Code, applicable administrative rules, and any other applicable state licensure or federal certification regulations. While the consultative services are designed to be educational, any issue of noncompliance with severe resident safety concerns identified during these services may require regulatory action essential to protect the health and safety of patients and residents. It is the responsibility of the health facility or agency to know and follow state licensure and federal certification regulations. Links to external websites are provided for the convenience of users and SLCS does not control or take responsibility for the content of any linked external websites. SLCS has chosen specific areas of concern to focus on and these services are not to be considered all-inclusive on the topic offered.