Spotlight on Policy

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has replaced memorandum QSO-20-31-ALL, the Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies (https://go.cms.gov/3zu7VwI) with memorandum QSO-23-10-NH, revised guidance for Strengthened Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies (https://go.cms.gov/3Kczvnd). According to CMS, the “revised guidance strengthens enforcement efforts for noncompliance with infection control deficiencies.”