Home Health Agency Infection Control Guidance

To: Home Health Agencies From: Cheryl McMahon Please review the March 10, 2020 memorandum from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding guidance for infection control and prevention concerning coronavirus disease 2019 in Medicare and Medicaid home health agencies. For non-Medicare and Medicaid agencies, this memorandum also provides general information for working in the home care setting to protect clients from the spread of infectious disease. Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Cheryl McMahon Home and Community Facilities Branch Chief Cheryl.mcmahon@state.co.us