Question

Systematic Sampling is often used in external audits of health care organizations, especially when there is a suspicion of fraud. These investigations are conducted by several US government agencies, including but not limited to: Office of the Inspector General, Department of Justice, and State Attorneys General offices./verifying correction deficiencies that needs to be improved to ensure health and safety of nursing home residents

Answer 1

Office of Inspector General found that 326 samples deficiencies in the verification correction deficiencies of nursing home residents. State Agencies did not obtain proper evidence of nursing homes for the correction of deficiencies. CMS has taken specific measures to ensure the health and safety of nursing home residents. CMS provides guidance in maintaining, supporting, and verifying of nursing home residents. Improvement of verification process through surveys and implement certification issues. Resolve the technical issues to support verifying the document. OIG recommends the verification process through surveys and should be reviewed by State Agencies.