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Some Nursing Homes' Reported Staffing Levels in 2018 Raise Concerns; Consumer Transparency Could Be Increased

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Report Description: 
Nurse staffing is a key contributor to the quality of care provided in nursing homes. This review, initiated before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, focuses on staffing data from 2018. However, the 2020 pandemic reinforces the importance of adequate staffing for nursing homes, as inadequate staffing can make it more difficult for nursing homes to respond to infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19.
Date Issued: 
Monday, August 3, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Health & Human Services
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OEI-04-18-00450
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Inspection / Evaluation
Number of Recommendations: 
2
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Additional Details Link: 
https://oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/OEI-04-18-00450.asp

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