CMS urges timely patient access to COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics
Nov. 23, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance that highlights the need for healthcare providers and suppliers to ensure patients have access to the latest available COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.
CMS is encouraging nursing homes, in particular, to increase their vaccination efforts and review and reinforce their infection control protocols. CMS requires nursing homes to educate residents and staff on the risks and benefits of the COVID vaccines and offer to administer the vaccine. In addition, in consultation with their physician and family, nursing homes should ensure residents who test positive for COVID-19 receive appropriate treatments.
