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Submitting OIG
West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
State of West Virginia
Report Number
PE19-05-627
Report Description

The objectives of this review are to determine how Sharpe Hospital was impacted after losing certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and whether the hospital complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In September 2017, Sharpe’s CMS certification was revoked as a result of deficient patient treatment plans. The resulting consequences included a decrease in revenue, an increase in expenditures, significant changes to the patient population, and the implementation of new employment standards that led to notable turnovers within the hospital. Sharpe has demonstrated the ability to correct internal deficiencies; however, maintaining compliance with federal hospital guidelines remains imperative to avoiding a repeat loss of CMS certification. The most recent CMS survey of Sharpe Hospital, dated August 14, 2019, did not find any ADA-related deficiencies.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Location

Charleston, WV
United States

Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor

Charleston, WV
United States