The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo announcing the release of COVID-19 nursing home data. Starting June 4, 2020, CMS will post COVID-19 information submitted by facilities via the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). The information will include each facility's name, confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19, resident deaths related to COVID-19, availability of personal protective equipment, COVID-19 testing, and potential staffing shortages. The data will be updated on a weekly basis and can be found on the Nursing Home Compare home page and at https://data.cms.gov/Covid19-nursing-home-data. Nursing homes are required to report this information at least once every seven calendar days, and failure to do so can result in enforcement action. The data will be used to support national response efforts and protect the health and safety of nursing home residents.

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