The reporting requirements for nursing homes became effective on May 8, 2020, when CMS published their interim final rule with comment. CMS memo QSO-20-29-NH provides additional information for nursing homes to meet COVID-19 reporting requirements including details about a grace period prior to enforcement. CMS is only collecting nursing home (i.e., skilled nursing facility and/or nursing facility) data and not assisted living or developmental disability facility types. For CMS enforcement-related questions, please email: DNH_Enforcement@cms.hhs.gov. For other questions or concerns regarding CMS memo QSO-20-29-NH, please email: DNH_TriageTeam@cms.hhs.gov.This article was originally found on cdc.gov
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