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  • Visitation in
    Long-Term Care Facilities

    Residents of long-term care have been subject to strict visitation policies for months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our visitation page provides info on the most recent guidelines, tips for when visits resume, what to do if you are denied entry, and more.

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  • COVID-19 in
    Long-Term Care Facilities

    Find the latest policy announcements, resources, tools, and tips for advocates, families and residents of long-term care facilities.

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  • A Consumer Education Campaign Avoiding Drugs as
    Chemical Restraints

    While medicine is important for healthcare, in some cases it can cause more harm than good.

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  • Call for Session Proposals
    at the 2021 Annual Conference

    Consumer Voice is now accepting proposals for sessions at the 2021 Consumer Voice Virtual Conference, November 3-5, 2021.

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CMS Rescinds Emergency Waivers April 09, 2021

CMS rescinds emergency waivers related to notice prior to discharge/transfer, care planning, and submission of Minimum Data Set. Waivers related to nurse aide training remain.

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Summary of CDC Guidance on Quarantine for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities April 07, 2021

On March 29, 2021, the CDC issued updated guidance regarding quarantining nursing home residents.

News Article
Most Recent CMS Guidance on Visitation: Summary and Key Takeaways April 01, 2021

On March 10, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised visitation guidance.  Read our full summary along with our key takeaways and concerns.

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Reunite Nursing Home Residents with Their Loved Ones Now! - Sign the Petition February 15, 2021

On March 13, 2021, it will be one year since state and federal officials banned visits in nursing homes. Sign the petition to reunite residents with their familes.

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Join Us This Friday for a Twitter Storm to Open Nursing Home Doors February 10, 2021

It’s been almost one year since nursing homes shut their doors on March 13, 2020. Join Consumer Voice this Friday, February 12th to urge Congress and CMS to #OpenNursingHomeDoors.

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Tell Congress to Say NO to Immunity for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities July 31, 2020

The recently introduced Senate bill - the Safe to Work Act (S 4317) - would remove a nursing home’s liability for all negligent care that harms or results in the death of residents from 2019 until 2024 - including harm totally unrelated to COVID-19.  Please act now to urge your members of Congress to strongly oppose this bill.

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Thank You for Tweeting! February 12, 2021

Thank you to all those who participated in the Twitter Storm to ask CMS and Congress to #OpenNursingHomeDoors. Be sure you’ve signed the petition.

Action Update
Update on Immunity September 15, 2020

It is now unclear whether Congress will pass any COVID-19 relief legislation, including any provisions related to immunity for nursing homes from liability for COVID-related care.

Action Update
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Passes House March 12, 2020

HR 4334 passed the House and will now go to the President to sign.

Action Update
COVID-19 and Long-Term Care
Resources for residents and families.