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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Components
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Report Number
A-02-21-01010
Report Type
Audit
Number of Recommendations
4
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
External Entity
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
22-A-02-073.01 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services work with State survey agencies to require mandatory participation in standardized life safety training for nursing home staff.

22-A-02-073.02 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services propose regulations requiring nursing homes and inspection contractors to notify State survey agencies when fire alarm and sprinkler systems are not working or may be in jeopardy of not working.

22-A-02-073.03 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services propose regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and 720 for all nursing homes that utilize fuel-burning appliances or have an attached garage.

22-A-02-073.04 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services develop a plan in conjunction with State survey agencies to address the foundational issues preventing more frequent surveys at nursing homes with a history of multiple high-risk deficiencies.

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States