Reminder: COVID Relief Facility Policy (SNF)

As nursing facilities continue to experience cases of COVID-19 among residents, it is important to comply with existing COVID-Relief Facility (CRF) programs.

• Nursing facilities designated as Tier 1 CRF are able to continue care for existing residents who are COVID-19 positive. Tier 1 CRFs are not able to admit new residents while they are COVID-19 positive.
• Nursing facilities designated as Tier 2 CRF are able to continue care for existing residents who are COVID-19 positive AND admit new residents while they are COVID-19 positive.
• Nursing facilities without a CRF designation are not permitted to care for COVID-19 positive residents.

You can find comprehensive information on the CRF Program here. If you have questions regarding your facility’s CRF designation, email HCAM’s Rich Farran.