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CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

November 16, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

New CMS and DOH Nursing Home Visitation Guidance Lift Most Restrictions

CMS issued new nursing home visitation guidance on Nov. 12th that lifted most restrictions on visitation and communal activities. DOH issued guidance on Nov. 16th directing nursing homes to adhere to the new CMS guidance and immediately implement its provisions.

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November 15, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

Survey Changes on the Way

CMS issues QSO on changes to survey process.

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November 12, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

CMS Guidance on Changes to COVID-19 Survey Activities and Increased Oversight in Nursing Homes
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November 12, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

Revised CMS Nursing Home Visitation Guidance (Superseded by March 10, 2022 Guidance)
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October 19, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

Nursing Home Routine Testing and Visitation Guidance

Testing frequency is determined by community COVID-19 transmission or positivity rate.

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September 14, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

CMS Updates Testing Guidance for Nursing Homes

The updated guidance in QSO 20-38-NH modifies the method for determining the frequency of routine testing of unvaccinated staff and the federal approach to outbreak testing.

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September 10, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

Revised CMS Testing Guidance
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August 17, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

New NYAM and CMS Resources for Nursing Homes

The resources are designed to equip staff with the latest information regarding infection prevention and control, COVID-19 preparedness, resident-centered care, vaccine distribution, and other important topics.

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August 13, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
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June 29, 2021

CMS Guidance for Nursing Homes

Update on Resident and Family Notification Requirements

Governor declares end to COVID-19 emergency, but certain federal requirements remain in place.

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