Survey Readiness

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It is our understanding that during CARF recertification surveys, facilities are being asked for their policy and procedure on the “Essential Caregivers Act”. What is the Essential Caregivers Act?  The Essential Caregivers Act, which came about earlier this year, was introduced to Congress in June 2021 with bipartisan support. The bill, H.R. 3733 “To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act …

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Renewal of Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists

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On July 19, 2021 Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services renewed that a public health emergency exists and has existed since January 27, 2020, as a result of the continued consequences of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read the full renewal here: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/healthactions/phe/Pages/COVID-19July2021.aspx