The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new Quality & Safety Memo, QSO-22-11-ALL, providing guidance on the Interim Final Rule for COVID-19 healthcare staff vaccination. The memo applies to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers and outlines survey procedures for assessing compliance with regulatory requirements. Facilities must ensure that all staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 and maintain a 100% vaccination rate, unless exempted by law or delayed as recommended by the CDC. Non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions, such as civil monetary penalties, denial of payments, or termination of participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Surveying for compliance will begin 30 days after the issuance of the memo, with enforcement action thresholds set at 30, 60, and 90 days. The memo also includes provider-specific guidance for various healthcare facilities.

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