During the Global Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS developed three applications to facilitate visitation and prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. According to CMS's September 25th QSO memo, these applications will continue beyond the PHE to allow all Medicare and Medicaid participating nursing homes access to the products.
- Communicative Technology: CMP funds are allowed to purchase tablets and accessories such as screen protectors, headphones, etc. Note: Items listed on the application cannot be placed on the standard CMP application for a home that has received funding through this special application. Maximum project funding per nursing home-$3,000 (one-time funding)
- Visitation I: CMP funds are allowed to purchase funding for tents and plexiglass (or similar product). Maximum project funding per nursing home-$3,000 (one-time funding)
- Visitation II: CMP funds are allowed to purchase portable fans and portable room air cleaners with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA, H-13 or -14) filters to increase or improve air quality. However, replacement filters cannot be purchased with these funds, as they are a prohibited expense. Maximum project funding per nursing home-$3,000 (one-time funding)
For the list of nursing homes receiving funding for the above applications, please review the CMP Projects funded by Calendar Year folder located at this link on the CMS Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment web page.