# Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Can Help Improve Care in Nursing Homes
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Health & Human Services OIG · 2024-02-26
> *About: Department of Health & Human Services*
## Report
- **Title:** Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Can Help Improve Care in Nursing Homes
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Health & Human Services OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Health & Human Services
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2024-02-26

## Recommendations

- **Rec 24-E-02-011.01** (Open): CMS should implement and expand upon its policies and programs to strengthen the nursing home workforce.
- **Rec 24-E-02-011.02** (Open): CMS should reassess nurse aide training and certification requirements .
- **Rec 24-E-02-011.03** (Open): CMS should update the nursing home requirements for infection control to incorporate lessons learned from the pandemic.
- **Rec 24-E-02-011.04** (Open): CMS should provide effective guidance and assistance to nursing homes on how to comply with updated infection control requirements.
- **Rec 24-E-02-011.05** (Open): CMS should facilitate sharing of strategies and information to help nursing homes overcome challenges and improve care.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/lessons-learned-during-pandemic-can-help-improve-care-nursing-homes)
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