Colonial Manor of Amana COVID-19 inspection reports
It is a clone of this request.
| Tracking # |
102920207031 |
| Submitted | Oct. 29, 2020 |
| Due | April 11, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
From: Ben Welsh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
According to the administrator of Colonial Manor of Amana, IA., the skilled-nursing facility has been the subject of "3 infection control surveys conducted by state and CMS surveyors since March 2020" related to COVID-19.
https://www.facebook.com/amanaretirementcommunity/posts/1866288763511412
I am requesting those inspection records be released.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Ben Welsh
From: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Good Afternoon,
The acknowledgement letter for your request is attached. Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 29, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Good morning Mr. Welsh,
Our office was notified that all media inquiries need to go through our CMS press office, please click on the link below:
If you are a member of the press and have an inquiry, please complete the CMS Media Inquiries Form<https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Public-Affairs/PressContacts/Media-inquiries1.html>. Someone from the Media Relations Group, MRG, will respond to your inquiry. Please let us know if the Kansas City Regional Office can be of further assistance.
Thank you,
Anna Lee
Health Insurance Assistant/Survey & Enforcement/FOIA Coordinator
Survey & Operations Group, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
601 East 12th Street, Room 300
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 426-6506
Fax: (443) 380-6051
Email: anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov>
Main FOIA<mailto:anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov> Mailbox: 07FOIARF@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:07FOIARF@cms.hhs.gov>
CMS-SOG RO VII FOIA Mailbox: DSCFOIAROVII@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:DSCFOIAROVII@cms.hhs.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D27BAD.58EE0C00]
INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.
-
image003
From: Ben Welsh
This is a public records request like any other. I am not looking for a quote or typical media materials. I am looking for the release of the records I've requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
How your office handles that internally is up to you. You are already beyond the 20 business day deadline you outlined in your acknowledge letter. Please provide a response to my records. There should be no reason I have to fill out a separate form or begin my response again. There is nothing in FOIA that says you can slow down my request or start it over based on my status as a member of the media. That is discrimination.
From: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Good morning Mr. Welsh,
We have completed our review and determined that we are not authorized to release the documents to you in full because they contain protected health identifiers. Please find 8 pages of the CMS-2567, a copy of your CMS correspondence letter, Acknowledgement letter & a copy of your FOIA request. We have forwarded the remaining records and a copy of your request to our Freedom of Information office for review, please let us know if the Kansas City Regional Office can be of further assistance.
(please see the attachments above)
Sincerely,
Anna Lee
Health Insurance Assistant/Survey & Enforcement/FOIA Coordinator
Survey & Operations Group, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
601 East 12th Street, Room 300
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 426-6506
Fax: (443) 380-6051
Email: anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov>
Main FOIA<mailto:anna.lee@cms.hhs.gov> Mailbox: 07FOIARF@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:07FOIARF@cms.hhs.gov>
CMS-SOG RO VII FOIA Mailbox: DSCFOIAROVII@cms.hhs.gov<mailto:DSCFOIAROVII@cms.hhs.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D27BAD.58EE0C00]
INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.
There are too many files to display on this communication. See all files
From: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Dear Mr. Welsh:
Please find attached response to FOIA request 102920207031.
A password to the encrypted Zip File will be sent in a separate email.
If you have difficulty opening the Zip file, please read the instructions to ensure you have PKWARE SecureZIP installed on your computer.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Kindly,
Josh Phillips, MPA
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Office
C5-11-28
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
-
5.3.24_102920207031_Partial Release Letter
From: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Welsh7031
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello Josh,
Thank you for your continued partnership on this request. I received your instructions on May 3rd; however, the password (Welsh7031) does not work. Please advise at your earliest convenience.
Thank You,
MuckRock Staff
Files
pages
