This letter from CMS outlines the requirement for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities to have adequate ventilation by means of windows, mechanical ventilation, or a combination of the two. Facilities must ensure that there is good air circulation and that they are compliant with the regulation outlined in §483.90(i)(2). To ensure compliance, facilities must assess the space to determine if it is ventilated by means of windows, mechanical ventilation, or a combination of the two. This regulation will impact nursing homes and other healthcare facilities by requiring them to take action to ensure that their ventilation systems meet the requirements outlined by CMS.

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