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QSO-21-19-NH

Interim Final Rule - COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Requirements for Residents and Staff

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · United States (Sector regulator)

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Jurisdiction
United States
Level
Sector regulator
Authority
42 C.F.R. 483.80(d)(3), (g)
Issued
2021-05-11 May 11, 2021
Effective
2021-05-21
End
Through the PHE (read as 2021-09-30)
In force
May 21, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testing
Addressees
  • State Survey Agency Directors
  • LTC facilities
Functions reached
  • IC
  • HR
  • OF
  • CB
Collection
Home Care, Nursing and Senior Living SEC-04

Operative words

This rule establishes Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Vaccine Immunization Requirements for Residents and Staff. This includes new requirements for educating residents or resident representatives and staff regarding the benefits and potential side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine, and offering the vaccine. Furthermore, LTC facilities must report COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics treatment information to the... National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

Enforcement

F887, F884; part 488