The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a revised memo on nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidance allows visitation for all residents at all times, emphasizing the importance of maintaining infection prevention practices. Visitation can be conducted through various means, such as in resident rooms, dedicated visitation spaces, and outdoors. Core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention must be followed, including screening visitors for symptoms or positive tests, practicing hand hygiene, wearing face masks, and maintaining physical distancing. Outdoor visitation is preferred when residents or visitors are not fully vaccinated. Indoor visitation must be allowed at all times for all residents, and facilities can no longer limit the frequency or length of visits.

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