Update to COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Specific Providers COVID-19 Published:April 07, 2022 covid19@ahca.org Rollup Image Page ContentCMS has issued QSO-22-15-NH & NLTC & LSC, which provides an update to COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers for specific providers. CMS will end specified waivers in two groups: 60 days from issuance of this memorandum - Monday, June 6, 2022 Physical Environment Life Safety Code (LSC) and Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC) ITM Outside Windows and Doors Life Safety Code-Fire Drills & Temporary Construction Paid Feeding Assistants for LTC facilities In-Service Training for LTC facilities Training and Certification of Nurse Aides for SNF/NFs 30 days from issuance of this memorandum-Saturday, May 7, 2022 Resident Groups Physician Delegation of Tasks in SNFs Physician Visits Physician Visits in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Facilities Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Detailed Information Sharing for Discharge Planning for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Clinical Records Please refer to the memo for specific details around each of the waiver categories. Related Blogs Bivalent Booster Protects Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19 1.27.2023 COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Resources 1.17.2023 NSHN Reporting Requirements for Q1 2023 1.17.2023