The mission of the funder involves the reinvestment of civil money penalties (CMPs), which are fines collected from nursing facilities that fail to meet federal health and safety standards. These funds are allocated to support projects that significantly enhance the quality of life and care for residents in nursing facilities. This initiative encourages the submission of grant applications for quality improvement projects that benefit nursing facility residents directly or indirectly.
The West Virginia Civil Money Penalty Fund Project offers financial resources annually to help eligible nursing facilities address and correct noncompliance issues, enhance performance, and explore innovative methods to improve resident quality of life and care. The grant focuses on funding quality improvement initiatives that fall outside the usual operations of the facilities. Proposals should employ current and evidence-based practices aimed at promoting care quality and life quality for nursing facility residents. Examples of allowable uses for the CMP funds include assistance for residents when facilities close or are decertified, support for quality improvement projects, and initiatives that enhance social interaction and communication among residents.