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Nursing homes should immediately ensure that they are complying with all CMS and CDC guidance related to infection control, particularly focusing on consistent hand washing and changing and removing of PPE based on preliminary data from infection control focused surveys.
- Hand hygiene technique
- Focused survey self-assessment tool
- CDC guidances
- Conserving PPE
- FAQs – Alignment of Isolation Waivers, MDS, and Payment Policies
- Check this FAQ document to help providers navigate how the various CDC and CMS COVID-19 guidance and Section 1135 waivers interact with current MDS-RAI coding guidance and payment models in SNFs, specific to situations where it is determined that a resident requires isolation related to the COVID-19 virus. This guidance is intended to provide context to help guide provider decisions and will be updated as necessary as new government policies and guidance are issued.