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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Larissa
The Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes released their final report. Read it here Excerpt: Purpose of the Commission and This Report The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tasked MITRE, the operator of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare (Health FFRDC), with an urgent assignment: Convene a commission of experts
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Posted in Uncategorized Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, commission, coronavirus, COVID-19, nursing homes

CMS Announces Independent Commission to Address Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Larissa
As a part of President Trump’s Opening Up America Again effort, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new independent Commission that will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the nursing home response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Commission will provide independent recommendations to the contractor to review and report to CMS to
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Posted in Uncategorized Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, coronavirus, COVID-19, independent commission, nursing homes, quality, response

CMS expands COVID-19 testing options

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Larissa
CMS expands COVID-19 testing options for Medicare recipients, to include testing at home and in nursing homes. They have also removed barriers, making it easier to get tested. CMS Press release
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Posted in Uncategorized Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, coronavirus, COVID-19, in home, Medicare, nursing homes, testing

CMS issues key protective mask guidance for healthcare workers.

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Larissa
Guidance expands types of facemasks healthcare workers can use to protect themselves and patients in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Click here to read more
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Posted in CMS LTC GUIDANCE Posts Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, COVID-19, face mask, healthcare workers, LTC, mask, nursing home

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