Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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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. |