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CDC Has Improved the Nursing Home Reporting Process for COVID-19 Data in NHSN, but Challenges Remain

Submitting OIG:

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

Date Issued:

Monday, January 8, 2024

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of Health & Human Services

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OEI-06-22-00030

Component, if applicable:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Location(s):

United States

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Special Projects:

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

3

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

No

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OEI-06-22-00030.pdf	1.44 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
24-E-06-008.01	Open	No
CDC should improve the user support the NHSN Help Desk provides to nursing homes.
24-E-06-008.02	Open	No
CDC should take further steps to ensure the quality of nursing home reporting of COVID-19 data to NHSN.
24-E-06-008.03	Open	No
CDC should consider how quality assurance checks can be enhanced to ensure data accuracy, as appropriate.