Resources to Navigate COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Requirements
On December 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued surveyor guidance on assessing long-term care facilities’ compliance with a federal mandate for healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccinations. Surveyor enforcement is to begin within 30 days. The guidance in this memorandum does not apply to states currently in litigation to be heard by...
CDC COVID-19 Guidance Update Available
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released the latest updates on Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination. A summary of the recent changes includes: Updated SARS-CoV-2 testing recommendations Updated visitation guidance to include recommendations for acute care facilities and to describe circumstances when source control and physical distancing...
