CMS

March 14, 2020
 

On Friday, March 13, 2020 the White House declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has allowed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue an 1135 to relax certain rules and conditions of participation (CoPs) for many healthcare providers.  Listed below are a few of those which may impact NARA members:
 

CMS has issued the following guidance for providers related to COVID-19.  This is situation is developing daily and as important updates happen we will share them with you.  NARA is working on gathering sample protocols to share with NARA Members to help you prepare your staff and operations.

CMS calls on all health care providers to activate infection control practices and issues guidance to inspectors as they inspect facilities affected by Coronavirus

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