Hospital Survey Activity

 

To: Hospitals   From: CDPHE   Pursuant to guidance from CMS and the current capacity issues hospitals are facing in relation to capacity issues and the need to transfer patients to other hospitals (including rural hospitals), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is delaying entry into hospitals for lower prioritized complaints and for routine survey activity.   As a reminder individual hospitals may also request a short term (60-day renewable) suspension of survey activities from CDPHE based on the following criteria: Notification/request for assistance from the appropriate State Public Health agency. The first priority for the hospital should be ensuring they have the resources available to manage the surge and coordinating with the appropriate public health authorities for awareness and assistance; The proportion of hospital staff and resources dedicated to management of COVID-19 patients. Activation of the hospital’s emergency preparedness plan. Individual hospitals who meet the criteria are encouraged to send an email attesting the hospital meets the above criteria to Erica Brudjar (erica.brudjar@state.co.us) as soon as possible. These requests will not stop the following survey actions: Immediate jeopardy complaints Revisit surveys to place a hospital back in compliance CDPHE is committed to a robust healthcare system and will take the steps necessary to protect patients and ensure access for all Coloradans.