Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans
Nursing Home Recertification Survey Progress: 1st Quarter FFY 2025
For FFY 2025, CMS will assess whether state survey agencies (SSAs) like DIAL conducted nursing home recertification health surveys within the maximum time interval of 15.9 months.
Zero
Number of nursing homes with more than 15.9 months survey interval in the first quarter of FFY 2025 (Oct.-Dec. 2024)
13.32
Statewide average interval between consecutive standard nursing home surveys as of first quarter of FFY 2025 (Oct.-Dec.)
DIAL conducts two types of surveys: recertification surveys and complaints surveys. The department investigates all complaints triaged as an immediate jeopardy (likelihood of serious injury, harm, impairment, or death) ahead of the of federal requirement, and is on site within two business days.
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