The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo announcing the termination of specific emergency declaration blanket waivers for skilled nursing facilities, inpatient hospices, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and end-stage renal disease facilities. These waivers were initially implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide healthcare providers with extra flexibility. However, CMS has identified concerns related to resident care and safety that have arisen due to the waivers. The specified waivers will be terminated in two groups, with some ending 30 days from the issuance of the memo and others ending 60 days from the issuance. Healthcare facilities are expected to take immediate steps to return to compliance with the reinstated requirements.

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