Jun 01, 2020
The purpose of this communication is to inform you that CMS will utilize the CASPER Shared folders to communicate important information regarding findings of noncompliance with the requirement to report COVID-19 data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). This includes the CMS 2567 and Enforcement Notices. You will not receive a notice if you are found in compliance with the reporting requirement.
Additional resources to assist you with this reporting requirement:
CMS memo (QSO 20-29-NH) and FAQs on new reporting requirement
LTCF COVID19 Module webpage https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/index.html Visit this website before submitting questions to the NHSN help desk
Enrollment help: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/covid19/ltcf/covid19-enrollment-508.pdf or https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/enroll.html. If you still need help with enrollment/data submission, contact NHSN@cdc.gov “LTCF” in the subject line
To correct facility type: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/covid19/ltcf/change-ltcf-508.pdf
To change/update your NHSN facility administrator: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/facadmin/index.html
Sincerely,
Division of Nursing Homes
Quality, Safety & Oversight Group
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services