The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new Quality & Safety Memo, providing guidance for infection control and prevention concerning COVID-19 in Home Health Agencies (HHAs) and Religious Nonmedical Healthcare Institutions (RNHCIs). The memo encourages these facilities to monitor the CDC website for information, resources, and to contact their local health department when needed. It also outlines actions for addressing potential and confirmed COVID cases, including screening, treatment, and transfer to higher-level care. CMS provides recommendations for visitation in residential facilities not certified by Medicare and additional guidance for RNHCIs. The memo emphasizes the importance of coordination with the CDC and local public health departments, as well as adherence to CMS regulations and guidance for mitigating transmission.
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