In light of concerns that have arisen over how home care and hospice providers should respond to the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we are providing your Agency with some suggestions for effectively navigating this continuously evolving situation. ..

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified State Survey Agencies and providers to ensure compliance with safety standards, infection control procedures and laboratory testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Please see the CMS Newsroom Press release issued February 6, 2020 for the full text. ..

By now we’re sure you’ve heard the Medicare-certified home health and hospice agencies must comply with the new federal emergency preparedness requirements, including the training and testing programs, by November 15, 2017. ..