CMS released a memo and new FAQ document on April 24, addressing a number of questions collected over the past several weeks. Little new information is available, though this FAQ document may help providers in decision-making. CMS states that the information in this document should be used to make decisions based on:
- The needs of the resident,
- Actions needed to prevent transmission of COVID-19, and
- The circumstances of each situation.
LeadingAge recommends that nursing homes utilize this framework in decision-making and be able to provide information for each of these considerations in justifying decisions. Many questions remain, but information available at this time is below.
