Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Related to Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Testing Requirements
This Interim Final Rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establishes Long-Term Care (LTC) facility testing requirements for staff and residents. Specifically, facilities are required to test residents and staff, including individuals providing services under arrangement and volunteers, for COVID-19 based on parameters set forth by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. This memorandum provides guidance for facilities to meet the new requirements.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Testing, Infection Control & Prevention
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
Publication Date: September 10, 2021
