This letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlines the requirements for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities to maintain a safe and secure environment for their patients. The letter includes requirements for facility staff to complete annual training on infection control, safety, and emergency preparedness. It also requires facilities to submit an annual report to CMS that includes the number of staff trained, the number of staff who completed the training, and the number of staff who did not complete the training. Additionally, the letter requires facilities to develop and implement a plan to address any deficiencies identified in the annual report. This letter will impact nursing homes/healthcare facilities by requiring them to ensure that their staff are properly trained and that any deficiencies identified in the annual report are addressed. As a result, nursing homes/healthcare facilities will need to take the necessary steps to ensure that their staff are properly trained and that any deficiencies are addressed.

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