# Onsite Surveys of Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 National Emergency:  March 23-May 30, 2020
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Health & Human Services OIG · 2020-12-17
> *About: Department of Health & Human Services*
## Report
- **Title:** Onsite Surveys of Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 National Emergency:  March 23-May 30, 2020
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Health & Human Services OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Health & Human Services
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2020-12-17

## Recommendations

- **Rec 6685** (Open): CMS should assess the results of infection control surveys and revise the survey as appropriate.
- **Rec 6686** (Open): CMS should work with States to help overcome challenges with PPE and staffing.
- **Rec 6687** (Open): CMS should clarify expectations for States to complete backlogs of standard surveys and high-priority complaint surveys.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/onsite-surveys-nursing-homes-during-covid-19-national-emergency-march-23-may-30-2020)
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