CMS Issues Enhanced Enforcement Memorandum for IPC Deficiencies and Quality Improvement Activities in Nursing Home

March 30: CMS has issued enhanced enforcement policy for infection control deficiencies (QSO-20-31-ALL) with revisions focusing on severe and actual harm levels. This refocused enforcement will increase civil monetary penalties, shorten notice for discretionary denial of payment for new admissions, and require the directed plans of correction to include hiring an external infection control consultant or working with the Quality Improvement Organization.

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