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Concerns Remain about Safeguards to Protect Residents during Facility-Initiated Discharges from Nursing Homes

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Date Issued: 
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Health & Human Services
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OEI-01-18-00251
Component, if applicable: 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s): 
United States
Type of Report: 
Other
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
2
Report updated under NDAA 5274: 
No
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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
24-E-01-012.01 Open No
CMS should provide a standard notice template to help nursing homes provide complete and accurate information to residents facing discharge and Ombudsmen.
24-E-01-012.02 Open No
CMS should require nursing homes to systematically document facility-initiated discharges in information available to CMS and States to enhance oversight.
Displaying 2 of 2 Recommendations