Assisted Living News 2025Nov20

Survey Reminders

In follow up from the survey department, Assisted Living surveys will continue in Nebraska post shutdown, but they may decrease the frequency to catch up on nursing home surveys. Providers are reminded of the requirements to provide follow up according to the letter received post inspection for their community. 

Regardless of the severity of the violations, providers will have 10 working days from the receipt of the letter to submit a statement of compliance. This must include:

1. Steps which have been or will be taken to correct each violation—these should be specific to the violation and should not only address the individual actions that will be taken for that case, but also the systematic actions that will be taken to address the violation across the facility and steps to prevent recurrence. 
2. The period of time estimated to be necessary to correct each violation—this must be a specific date in which the violation has been or will be addressed. Phrases such as “addressed immediately” or “addressed on site” are not sufficient. There needs to be a specific date attached to the resolution to each violation. There is no maximum that can be put on the timeline to resolve each violation. Timelines will only be enforced if there is immediate danger or adverse effect on the health, safety, or security of residents. Providers should strive for 45 days or fewer to resolve violations if possible. 
3. The title of the responsible staff—this is the title for the position of the person responsible for resolving the issue i.e. “Director”, “Quality Assurance Coordinator”, “Director of Nursing Services”. Providers should refrain from using proper names or gender identifiers in their response throughout the statement of compliance. These are public records and there should not be any identifiable information included. 

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