CMS to Resume Surveys

Written By Tiffany Ferguson

CMS Memorandum - CMS has lifted the suspension on hospital surveys

On March 26, CMS announced that they will be resuming hospital surveys.  The Memorandum, highlights the new plans for CMS visits to.

  • Any hospital that had a suspended 30-day survey scheduled

  • Any new hospital complaints that CMS received since January 20, 2021.

  • Any hospitals that were under plans of correction related to deficiencies.

  • Any desk reviews related to open surveys for noncompliance.

  • Any open enforcement cases to ensure compliance is being adhered to.

If your hospital falls into these general categories, it is a good time to remember how to be prepared for a visit.  Please remember to breathe, and then utilize this time to learn from your mistakes to turn them into successes. 

Tiffany Ferguson
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