CMS Update on Survey Priority Due to COVID-19

Survey priority has been updated due to concerns about the coronavirus going around. As this is a high concern also in nursing homes, there is a good chance that complaints that are not immediate jeopardy will take longer to process. We feel when something bad happens, something good comes out of it. Infection control policies and procedures are being looked at more closely currently. This has always been an ongoing issue for most facilities. Hopefully, this will improve this area of care. Read more here.