CMS Memo – Upcoming requirements for notification to the CDC of confirmed COVID19 (or COVID-19 persons under investigation) among residents and staff in nursing homes

To: Nursing Facilities From: Margaret Mohan On April 19, 2020 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memo with the upcoming requirements for notification to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of confirmed COVID-19 (or COVID-19 persons under investigation) among residents and staff in nursing homes. The memo can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/upcoming-requirements-notification-confirmed-covid-19-or-covid-19-persons-under-investigation-among Margaret Mohan Branch Chief Acute Care and Nursing Facilities