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Washington:  This brief from the Commonwealth Fund explains how traditional methods of nursing home regulation often impede culture change. The authors propose that nursing home surveyors adopt a new regulation model, which they dub ''smart'' or ''responsive'' regulation. This model would recognize the need for culture change, yet still hold failing nursing homes accountable. The brief highlights smart regulation models in Kansas and Oregon and outlines several issues that federal and state governments must address while shifting toward smart regulation.  Click here to download the article.