CMS Final Rule for LTC Facilities Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Published: 06/01/2023
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Long Term Care
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule removing expired regulatory language addressing staff and patient COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID)
The final rule:
- Finalizes requirements for facilities to provide education about COVID-19 vaccines and to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents, clients, and staff.
- Withdraws …