New CMS Vaccination Guidance for ICFs/IID

Article Publication Date:

8/23/2021

Summary:

In May 2021, CMS released a final rule regarding vaccination education, access, and reporting for residents and staff of nursing and care facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recently, CMS sent detailed implementation guidelines to the state agencies responsible for overseeing ICFs/IID. This memo details the responsibilities of ICFS/IID within the new guidelines.

Article Author:

Wright, David R.

Topics:

Long Term Services and Supports

Types/Tools:

Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities

Sources:

CMS

Programs/Initiatives:

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID) Residents