Thousands of nursing homes across the U.S. have not been checked to see if staff are following proper procedures to prevent coronavirus transmission, a form of community spread that is responsible for more than a quarter of the nation’s Covid-19 fatalities
a revelation that prompted CMS to crack down.
But critics say the failure to make in-person checks prevented states from identifying lapses at a crucial time.
Pennsylvania officials maintained that the remote inspections were beneficial, and said they went into the facilities when they felt there was significant concern over residents’ health.
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