Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.488.308 Survey frequency

(1) The statewide average interval between standard surveys must be 12 months or less, computed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.

(2) CMS takes corrective action in accordance with the nature of the State survey agency's failure to ensure that the 12–month statewide average interval requirement is met. CMS's corrective action is in accordance with § 488.320.

(1) Determine whether a facility complies with the participation requirements;  and

(2) Confirm that the facility has corrected deficiencies previously cited.

(1) The survey agency may conduct a standard or an abbreviated standard survey to determine whether certain changes have caused a decline in the quality of care furnished by a SNF or a NF, within 60 days of a change in the following:

(2) [Reserved]

(1) The survey agency must review all complaint allegations and conduct a standard or an abbreviated survey to investigate complaints of violations of requirements by SNFs and NFs if its review of the allegation concludes that—

(2) The survey agency does not conduct a survey if the complaint raises issues that are outside the purview of Federal participation requirements.