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Nursing Home and Assisted Living Laws: Federal and Ohio: COVID

US Supreme Court cases

Biden v. Missouri
US Supreme Court upheld vaccine mandate for nursing home workers. 1/13/22

Biden's Suggested Reforms

FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes
Whitehouse.gov. Biden's idea's from reforming nursing homes. 2/28/22

Federal Regulations

Vaccine Mandate for Workers in Nursing Homes that Receive Federal Money
Fed. Register 11/5/21

Federal Guidance

Nursing Home Visitation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 3/10/22
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
CDC Guidance re Covid restrictions in nursing homes 2/2/22

Ohio Agency Restrictions

Director’s Order Rescinding Various Orders
Ohio Department of Health rescinded nursing home visitor restrictions on 3/22/21.

Links

AARP Answers: Nursing Homes and the Coronavirus
3/16/22
Ohio ranks 49th in number of nursing home staff vaccinated against COVID-19 Over 25% of OH nursing home staff unvaccinated for COVID-1
News 5 Cleveland 3/24/22
Over 200,000 Residents and Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities Have Died From COVID-19
Kaiser Family Foundation 2/2/22