Exit Conference

5440.5 - Exit Conference (Rev. 243; Issued: 06-12-26; Effective: 06-12-26; Implementation: 06-12-26) It is usually desirable and appropriate to conduct an exit conference. The surveyor(s) may outline the basic facts uncovered during the onsite investigation. However, the surveyor(s) must inform the hospital that the CMS location makes the final compliance determination, and the determination is often made with information obtained after the onsite investigation. Do not reveal the complainant and do not venture an opinion on what determination the CMS location might make. The exit conference should include a description of the process that is followed if the CMS location determines that a violation has occurred.