Proposed CMS Rule Would Grant Extension On Sprinkler Installation

CMS has proposed a new rule that would give some nursing homes a two-year extension on a requirement that they install automatic sprinkler systems.

To receive the extension, nursing homes would need to meet certain stipulations, such as implementing interim fire safety measures or certifying that they are undergoing major renovations or building a new structure.

According to CMS, the new rule is designed to "reform Medicare regulations that CMS has identified as unnecessary, obsolete or excessively burdensome on health care providers and suppliers."

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