CMS updated its guidance to nursing homes regarding visitation. It is a major step towards pre-pandemic visitation access while still maintaining some safety precautions. Key point from the guidelines:⠀ ⠀ ️ Facilities must allow indoor visitation at all times and for all residents as permitted under the regulations. ⠀ ⠀ ️ While previously acceptable during the PHE, facilities can no longer limit the frequency and length of visits for residents, the number of visitors, or require advance scheduling of visits.
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CMS updated its guidance to nursing homes regarding visitation. It is a major step towards pre-pandemic visitation access while still maintaining some safety precautions. Key point from the guidelines:⠀
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️ Facilities must allow indoor visitation at all times and for all residents as permitted under the regulations. ⠀
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️ While previously acceptable during the PHE, facilities can no longer limit the frequency and length of visits for residents, the number of visitors, or require advance scheduling of visits.
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