The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Quality & Safety Memo providing guidance for infection control and prevention of COVID-19 in outpatient settings. The memo encourages healthcare facilities to coordinate with the CDC and local public health departments, monitor resources, and contact their local health department when needed. The guidance recommends actions to mitigate transmission, including screening, restricting visitors, cleaning and disinfection, and possible closures. CMS regulations support Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Community Mental Health Centers, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Outpatient Physical Therapy or Speech Pathology Services, Rural Health Clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers in taking appropriate action to address potential and confirmed COVID-19 cases. The memo also includes supply scarcity guidance and FDA recommendations.

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