New CMS letters to state agencies re: ESRD patients and fires

[Caralyn Davis]

FYI-Caralyn     http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/sc0424.pdf  Clarifiction of Certification Requirements and Coordination of Care for Residents of Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Who Receive End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Services (S&C 04-24)   http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/sc0423.pdf  Procedures in the Event of a Fire in a Medicare- or Medicaid-Certified Health Care Facility (S&C 04-23)