the State surveying agency and the agency that administers the State plan under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (X) Other representatives as the Secretary determines appropriate. (D) Protocol to evaluate The State or Indian Tribe shall establish an expedited protocol to evaluate a facility’s ability (including a facility retrofitted under paragraph (4)(B)(i)) to cohort individuals who test positive for COVID–19, individuals who test negative for COVID–19, or individuals with unknown status or who are under observation regarding COVID–19. Such protocol shall include an infection control self-assessment and an abbreviated survey and may include a standard survey. (E) Technical assistance and resources (i) In general The State or Indian Tribe shall ensure that skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals receive technical assistance and the necessary resources to— (I) implement proper infection control protocols and practices