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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-03-22-00206
Report Type
Audit
Location

PA,
United States

Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
External Entity
Pennsylvania Dept. of Health

Open Recommendations

This report has 8 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
24-A-03-01304 No $0 $0

Work with CMS to improve standardized emergency plan testing and training for nursing home management teams and staff.

24-A-03-01308 No $0 $0

Develop a plan in conjunction with CMS to address the foundational issues preventing more frequent surveys at nursing homes with a history of multiple high-risk deficiencies.

24-A-03-01307 No $0 $0

Implement verification standards to confirm completion of written training and training drills.

24-A-03-01305 No $0 $0

Develop additional infection control training resources for nursing home management teams and staff.

24-A-03-01303 No $0 $0

Work with CMS to develop standardized life safety training for nursing home management teams and staff.

24-A-03-01306 No $0 $0

Work with CMS to refine the current risk-based approach to identify nursing homes at which surveys should be conducted more frequently than once every 15 months, such as those with frequent management turnover.

24-A-03-01301 No $0 $0

Follow up with the 20 nursing homes reviewed as part of this audit to verify that corrective actions have been taken regarding the life safety, emergency preparedness, and infection control deficiencies identified in this report.

24-A-03-01302 No $0 $0

Provide annual written reminders to nursing homes with K-tag, F-tag, and E-tag requirements.

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States