The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance for visitation at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The memo emphasizes the importance of addressing the psychosocial needs of clients and residents while maintaining safety precautions. Facilities are encouraged to facilitate in-person visitation through various means, such as resident rooms, dedicated visitation spaces, and outdoors. They must also establish processes for screening visitors for COVID-19 symptoms and ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures. Visitation policies and procedures should be determined based on local community prevalence of COVID-19 and federal, state, and local requirements. Facilities should also promote outdoor visitation and may accommodate indoor visitation based on specific guidelines.

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