The pandemic has caused an increase in nursing homes receiving Directed Plans of Correction (DPOC) by survey State agencies related to multiple deficient practices. The Comply consulting team serves clients by assisting them with clinical expertise and infection prevention consulting as listed in their DPOC.

Comply consultants, in conjunction with the center, take immediate action to assist with implementing a plan consistent with the requirements for the affected residents/resident units impacted by the noncompliance identified on their CMS-2567 and include identification of other residents that may have been impacted by the non-compliant practices as noted in the facility’s DPOC enforcement letter.

The DPOC engagements may include a review of policies, self-assessment, RCA, QAPI related to the DPOC, specific needs of the resident population related to the DPOC, and/or assistance with an attestation regarding the facility’s adequate completion and comprehension of the requirements outlined in the DPOC.