Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
In 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its life safety and emergency preparedness regulations to improve protections for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, including those residing in long-term-care facilities (commonly referred to as nursing homes). Updates included requirements that nursing homes have expanded sprinkler systems and smoke detector coverage; an emergency preparedness plan that is reviewed, trained on, tested, and updated at least annually; and provisions for sheltering in place and evacuation.
Date Issued:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
A-06-19-08001
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
External entity, if applicable:
State of Texas
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
1
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