11/04/2021

Breaking News on CMS Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule!

Earlier today news was released regarding COVID-19 vaccination mandates for eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. 

Details specifically from CMS can be found in this press release, including a timeline for the vaccination requirement to be met. 

Additionally, this Q&A document provides a good deal of helpful information organized in the following areas:

• Basics
• Eligibility
• Requirements
• Exemptions

Please be sure to review these resources and share with your staff as needed to help navigate these new requirements.

If you have questions please contact Heidi at the OAASC office: sam@oaasc.net.