The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rescinded the January 25, 2022 memo regarding vaccination expectations for surveyors performing federal oversight (QSO-22-10-ALL) due to confusion surrounding the guidance. The memo had stated that state survey agencies and accrediting organizations were responsible for compliance with vaccination expectations, but it did not include penalties for noncompliance or allow facilities to inquire about surveyor vaccination status. CMS continues to encourage vaccination for surveyors performing federal oversight surveys. Any questions regarding state survey agency or accrediting organization vaccination programs should be directed to those entities.
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