Important see thenew FAQs from CMS addressing some issues about visitation and group activities. The memo QSO 20-39has not changed. However, there is some flexibility in FAQ number 2 to limit visitation in order to maintain distancing.
Please note that QSO 20-39 does not apply to Assisted Living.
CMS is providing clarification to recent guidance for visitation (see CMS memorandum QSO-20-39- NH REVISED 11/12/2021). While CMS cannot address every aspect of visitation that may occur, we provide additional details about certain scenarios. However, the bottom line is visitation must be permitted at all times with very limited and rare exceptions, in accordance with residents’ rights. In short, nursing homes should enable visitation following these three key points:
Adhere to the core principles of infection prevention, especially wearing a mask, performing hand hygiene, and practicing physical distancing;
Don’t have large gatherings where physical distancing cannot be maintained; and
Work with your state or local health department when an outbreak occurs.
Regeneron can be used for post-exposure prophylaxis for unvaccinated persons at high risk and for those who have been vaccinated but not expected to have mounted an adequate immune response, even with the vaccine.
Regeneron may be administered subcutaneously when IV infusion is not available in a timely manner.
Regeneron can be ordered directly through the supplier – AmerisourceBergen.
