CMS Updates Visitation FAQs

CMS Updates Visitation FAQs

CMS has updated the nursing home visitation FAQs. You’ll find them as an attachment at the end of this memo. Updates include new information on improving air flow and air quality during nursing home visitation and an announcement that nursing homes may apply for CMP funds to assist with improving air flow and air quality for visitation. Additionally, CMS clarifies state requirements for testing of visitors:

  • If a state requires testing of nursing home visitors prior to the visit, the nursing home should comply with the requirement.
  • The nursing home must provide the test and testing.
  • If the nursing home is unable to provide the test and testing, the visit must be permitted to take place.

 

 

Questions?

Contact:

Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 425-231-4804

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February 3, 2022