The revised guidance includes updates to the general memorandum applicable to all covered providers and provider-specific attachments. They clarify survey expectations, repeat surveys, and additional precautions for unvaccinated personnel.

The federal and State COVID-19 vaccination mandates apply to volunteers, if the volunteers could potentially expose patients/residents or staff to the virus. The federal mandate specifies that board members are covered by the mandate, unless they have no contact with patients or staff. The State mandate does not explicitly reference board members.

CMS mandate allowed to proceed nationwide; OSHA ETS blocked.