Public Input Deadline Tomorrow: Nursing Homes Commission The Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes is an independent entity conducting a comprehensive assessment of the nursing home response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public are invited to submit comments and resources for the commission to consider through 5pm EDT tomorrow, July 17, 2020. The Commission was created to: Identify best practices for facilities to enable rapid and effective identification and mitigation of transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in nursing homes. Recommend best practices as exemplars of rigorous infection control practices and facility resiliency that can serve as a framework for enhanced oversight and quality monitoring activities. Endeavor to identify best practices for improved care delivery and responsiveness to the needs of all nursing home residents in preparation for, during, and following an emergency. Leverage new sources of data to improve existing infection control policies and enable coordination across federal surveyors, contractors, and state and local entities to mitigate coronavirus infection and future emergencies. The Commission will inform efforts to safeguard the health and quality of life of vulnerable Americans as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to battle COVID-19 and prepare for future threats to resident safety and public health. The Commission began virtually convening in June and will continue to do so throughout the summer. The Commission’s work is expected to be completed September 1, 2020.