§ 488.320 Sanctions for inadequate survey performance.

(a) Annual assessment of survey performance. CMS assesses the performance of the State's survey and certification program annually.

(b) Sanctions for inadequate survey performance. When a State demonstrates inadequate survey performance, as specified in § 488.318, CMS notifies the survey agency of the inadequacy and takes action in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.