CMS releases new information in response to COVID-19 Coronavirus

 

Read the CMS Press Release:
CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-actions-address-spread-coronavirus

 

More guidance for nursing facilities and other providers:
Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in nursing homes
https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and/guidance-infection-control-and-prevention-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-nursing-homes

 

Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge
https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and/guidance-infection-control-and-prevention-concerning-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-faqs-and

 

Suspension of Survey Activities
https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and/suspension-survey-activities